Fernando Alonso: I would be an attractive option to replace Lewis Hamilton
Fernando Alonso believes he is an “attractive” candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes – but has denied holding talks with the Silver Arrows.
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Esteban Ocon Confirms "Strong Links" With Mercedes After Lewis Hamilton's Switch To Scuderia Ferrari
French Formula One driver Esteban Ocon on Thursday confirmed his "strong links" with Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team following Lewis Hamilton's dramatic switch to Scuderia Ferrari after the end of the 2024 season. Speaking to Sky Sports, Ocon said that there's no "secret" that he is still a Mercedes junior driver. "I obviously still have strong links with Mercedes, I'm still a Mercedes junior driver, that is no secret to anyone," Ocon said as quoted by Sky Sports. The Alpine F1 Team driver added that this season he is "totally dedicated" to his current French side and looking forward to the upcoming season of Formula One. "But I'm totally dedicated to Alpine this year, I've got 24 races to get through and we'll see where we end up," he said.
Who might replace Hamilton at Mercedes?
LONDON : Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari for 2025, confirmed on Thursday, gives Mercedes plenty of time to replace him but the big question is who will step into the shoes of the most successful driver of all time?
Abu Dhabi F1: Hamilton fears Mercedes will struggle to close gap on Red Bull in 2024
Lewis Hamilton admitted he is worried at the scale of the task of catching Max Verstappen in 2024 after the Dutchman signed off this year with another easy victory at the 2023 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Mercedes edge out Ferrari in battle for second place
There are rivalries aplenty in any sport. Spectators of Formula One will be aware it isn’t known for being at the extreme end of the spectrum in this regard, but the jostling for position between four teams at the tail end of this year has generated just such a situation.
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes will struggle to close the gap on Verstappen and Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton admitted he is worried at the scale of the task of catching Max Verstappen in 2024 after the Dutchman signed off this year with another easy victory at the 2023 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen triumphs at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen triumphed in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after battling to a hard-fought victory in the Formula One season's big finale.
Abu Dhabi F1: Mercedes edge out Ferrari in battle for second place
There are rivalries a-plenty in any sport. Spectators of Formula One will be aware it isn’t known for being at the extreme end of the spectrum in this regard, but the jostling for position between four teams at the tail end of this year has generated just such a situation.