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McLaren seeking Hamilton disturbance as Ferrari sign new driver – RacingNews365 Review
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed excitement about the possibility of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari, but has vowed that McLaren will make things challenging for the historic pairing in the upcoming F1 season. Ferrari has announced Zhou Guanyu as their new reserve driver for the season, sharing duties with Antonio Giovinazzi. Martin Brundle predicts that Hamilton’s ‘probationary’ period at Ferrari will last only three races before facing increased pressure from the team. Moët & Chandon will make a return to the F1 podiums this year after signing a long-term partnership agreement with LVMH, with drivers celebrating wins by spraying champagne from their bottles. Red Bull’s Christian Horner sees similarities in the driving styles of Max Verstappen and new driver Liam Lawson, believing it will be crucial for the team’s title aspirations. Ferrari will be paying a significant bonus to its employees this year following strong financial performance in 2024, with net revenues up 11.8% and net profit increasing by 21%.
