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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton facing impossible decision as team hit with driver sacking ultimatum
Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes was like a heartbreaking divorce after a long partnership, leaving behind his “kids” with team boss Toto Wolff. Now, the champion is facing a difficult decision on his next move. Aston Martin has been given an ultimatum to drop Lance Stroll if they want to compete for the F1 championship by Ralf Schumacher. A former Red Bull star revealed the close call Max Verstappen had with signing for Mercedes after intense negotiations. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is proposing significant changes to the sprint race format to accommodate more races. Mercedes shared their summer shutdown plans, highlighting the return date with the help of reserve driver Valtteri Bottas.
