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Lewis Hamilton’s pending move to Ferrari for the 2025 season has set off a butterfly effect. While Carlos Sainz needs to find a team that needs a driver, Mercedes is in search of Hamilton’s replacement. One name among suitable candidates is their reserve driver, Mick Schumacher. His uncle and former F1 driver, Ralf Schumacher, has backed him, urging team principal Toto Wolff to shift his gaze.
But before this racing season commences, the next year has already thrown an opportunity his way. Two years away from Formula 1 won’t do him any favors, though. Given the high standards Mercedes has set with its driver selection, it would be surprising if they signed a driver who hasn’t raced in the championship for two years.
Add to that the acclimatization period, the odds seem to be tipping against the 24-year-old. One, however, cannot rule out any possibility at this stage. At least this is what this sport has taught us in the last five days.
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There is an elaborate list of suitable replacements for Lewis Hamilton that experts are speculating over. Among those is Alex Albon. The Williams driver once again proved his worth with a number of phenomenal drives throughout the 2023 season.
Missing out on an F1 seat in 2024 will certainly pain Mick Schumacher now more than ever. The ex-Haas driver was in the run to replace under-firing Logan Sargeant. Williams, however, decided to keep the American for another year. Surely Mick would have had a better chance to get the Mercedes seat in 2025 if he was driving for Williams in 2024.
The speculation saga over the Mercedes seat will continue to be a hot topic for many days to come now. A year in F1 can change a lot of dynamics. Carlos Sainz, who many believe will sign for Audi in 2026, might just join the Silver Arrows in 2025. Or who knows, Fernando Alonso is another name doing the rounds.
