F1: It’s done, Mercedes has Hamilton’s replacement!

Mercedes no longer has a choice. This time, the German team will have to replace Lewis Hamilton at the end of the season. The seven-time world champion has decided to join Ferrari from 2025 and is therefore forcing the Silver Arrows to explore avenues to find a successor. And according to the Italian press, it should be Carlos Sainz!

This is the end of one of the most glorious pages in the history of Formula 1. At the end of the season, Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes to join Ferrari. His succession is being prepared behind the scenes and several names have already been mentioned by This is Wolff. Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonsoand even Sebastian Vettelall interest the boss of Mercedes who has already made his choice according to the transalpine press.

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Sainz would have reached an agreement with Mercedes

The succession of Lewis Hamilton is adjusted according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. According to information from the transalpine media, Mercedes would have reached an agreement with Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard has already signed a two-year contract with the German team. Since the publication of this information, no confirmation has yet been received but it could occur in the coming days, although some German media believe that this rumor is ” just sent by certain managers to try to shake up a transfer market which remains too static. » And on the side of F1Track Max Verstappen would still be relevant.

F1 advances its pawns for Verstappen

« In Japan, several people told us that Toto Wolff was pursuing the Max option with great determination. Toto needs a big signing because the last three years haven’t gone well for the team », We can read on the official website of the discipline this Monday. Enough to calm the rumor Carlos Sainzalthough it is not usual to La Gazzetta dello Sport to release unfounded rumors. As a reminder, the Italian media was one of the first to announce the signing of Lewis Hamilton chez Ferrari.