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Lewis Hamilton’s early announcement of a switch to Ferrari for next season has set the F1 silly season into early action.
The Formula 1 grid has shown little movement recently, but with many contracts expiring after the upcoming season, significant changes are expected. RacingNews365 explores five potential driver changes post-season. Among them, Alex Albon stands out as a rising star attracting interest from multiple teams, most notably from his former team, Red Bull. Carlos Sainz’s departure from Ferrari is anticipated to pave the way for his move to Stake Sauber, aligning with Audi’s future involvement in the team. Additionally, the possibility of Fernando Alonso joining Mercedes remains on the cards, especially if the team opts for additional experience over promoting junior driver Kimi Antonelli. Lastly, Valtteri Bottas emerges as a suitable replacement for Albon at Williams, leveraging his past collaboration with Team Principal James Vowles for seamless integration.
