'Emotional' Hamilton unveils Mercedes 2024 car
Lewis Hamilton admitted it felt "emotional" and "surreal" to take part in the final Formula One car launch of his Mercedes career on Wednesday.
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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.
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.
Fernando Alonso on replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes: I am an attractive option
Fernando Alonso has spoken for the first time about the possibility of replacing Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes and admitted that his contract situation makes him an “attractive” option.
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.
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.
Mercedes Chief Toto Wolff Signs New Contract
Toto Wolff signed a three-year contract to remain as team principal and chief executive of Formula One outfit Mercedes on Monday. The Austrian, who owns a one-third share of the Formula One team, announced the new agreement following a meeting with fellow shareholders INEOS and Mercedes-Benz. Wolff has overseen the day-to-day running of the operation since 2013. The 52-year-old guided Mercedes to eight successive Constructors' Championships from 2014-21. Mercedes finished as runners-up behind Red Bull in 2023 and their star man Lewis Hamilton came third in the drivers' championship last term.
Joy In Michael Schumacher Household 10 Years After F1 Great's Skiing Accident. Reason Is...
Last month, it was the 10th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident. On December 29, 2013, Schumacher suffered a life-threatening injury while skiing in the French ski resort of Meribel. Michael Schumacher, a seven time former world champion, suffered severe brain injuries during the accident. 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. However, there is some good news from the Schumacher household.