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Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari in 2025 sent shockwaves through Formula 1 last week, and the ripples are still being felt far and wide. Not only is there massive anticipation as to what a…
Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari in 2025 was unexpected and caused shockwaves in the Formula 1 community. The anticipation for the Hamilton and Ferrari partnership is high, and there is also speculation about the impact on the team he is leaving and the driver who will replace him. Mercedes finds itself in a familiar situation, similar to when Nico Rosberg retired after winning the championship in 2016. However, there are differences this time, as the seat is not as valuable due to Red Bull’s dominance, and there is more time to choose a replacement, considering the number of available drivers. In 2016, Mercedes had to secure Valtteri Bottas from Williams, but now there are many potential candidates for Hamilton’s replacement. Toto Wolff, team principal of Mercedes, considers George Russell as a potential team leader and looks forward to making the right decision for the second seat. Alex Albon is a possible choice to pair with Russell, given his impressive performance at Williams.
