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Alpine F1 team didn’t wait for Hamilton move to start driver talks
Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025, along with extended deals for Leclerc and Norris, has sparked discussions about driver movements in the upcoming silly season. Ocon and Gasly, among other drivers, have not yet committed to their 2025 plans, leaving room for potential vacancies at Alpine. Alpine’s reserve driver, Jack Doohan, could be a candidate for a promotion. However, Bruno Famin, Executive Director of Alpine, emphasizes that Hamilton’s move did not directly trigger internal conversations at the team. The team is regularly in communication with their current drivers and is confident in their abilities. While talks about the future have begun, there is no urgency to make any decisions at this stage.
