Carlos Sainz admits Lewis Hamilton replacing him at Ferrari came as surprise
Carlos Sainz admitted Lewis Hamilton’s shock transfer to Ferrari came out of the blue.
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Ferrari's New F1 Car Unveiled For Final Season Before Lewis Hamilton's Arrival
Ferrari unveiled their new SF-24 car on Tuesday, ready for the upcoming Formula One season which will be the last before Lewis Hamilton joins the Italian team from rivals Mercedes. The team head into their 2024 campaign, which has been overshadowed by seven-time F1 champion Hamilton agreeing to join next year, trying to recover ground on all-conquering Red Bull. And Ferrari unveiled the SF-24 to their legion of fans with a short and low-key video, adding in a statement that "a small audience of guests" were given a live viewing of the new car.
WATCH | Ferrari's new F1 car unveiled for final season before Hamilton's arrival
Ferrari unveiled their new SF-24 car on Tuesday, ready for the upcoming Formula One season which will be the last before Lewis Hamilton joins the Italian team from rivals Mercedes.
Fernando Alonso Says He Is 'Attractive' To Other F1 Teams After Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Switch
Fernando Alonso said he is "attractive" to other Formula One teams but denied any contact with Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton announced he was quitting to drive for Ferrari in 2025. Hamilton's departure at the end of this season will create a vacancy alongside George Russell, while Max Verstappen's Red Bull team are also due to have a seat available, with Sergio Perez's contract expiring at the end of the season. The 42-year-old's two-season deal with Aston Martin is up for renewal in 2025, but the Spaniard believes he is capable of competing in F1 until he is 50.
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.
Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari confirmed
Lewis Hamilton has announced he will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season ahead of a blockbuster move to Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton Could Switch To Ferrari For 2025 Formula One Season: Reports
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton could make a surprise switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, according to several reports on Thursday. The Italian team want the 39-year-old Briton to partner current driver Charles Leclerc, according to the BBC, Sky, Autosport, Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport and other media. It would be a surprise move given that Hamilton has signed a two-year contract with his current team Mercedes for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, but the deal reportedly contains a clause allowing him to leave after one season.
Michael Schumacher Able To "Sit At The Table For Dinner": Ex-Teammate's New Health Update On F1 Great Has World's Attention
The intrigue surrounding Michael Schumcher's health is huge. Little has been known about the seven-time F1 world champion's health condition since his life threatening skiing accident in 2013 at the French Alps. According to reports, the 54-year-old has been residing privately in Switzerland, and details about his health have been kept confidential. He has not made any public appearance since the accident and there remains speculations about his health.