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The Formula 1 driver market remains in flux, with key decisions yet to be made. Teams like Aston Martin and Red Bull are in a relaxed state, waiting to see how things play out before making any moves. Mercedes is also taking a cautious approach, eyeing potential options for Lewis Hamilton’s replacement in 2025. However, Audi’s aggressive timeline is putting pressure on drivers like Carlos Sainz, who must decide between an immediate opportunity at Audi or the possibility of a future seat at Red Bull or Mercedes.

Despite enduring his worst start to a Formula 1 season, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton remains in a surprisingly positive frame of mind, according to team boss Toto Wolff. The 39-year-old Hamilton has only picked up 19 points from the opening five races and has been outshone by George Russell. He struggled in the Chinese Grand Prix, but managed to climb up the grid to secure a ninth-place finish. Wolff attributes Hamilton’s positive attitude to the possibility of him moving to another team next year, which would be in line with his professional demeanor.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has declared only ‘simple minds’ would assume a fast car will be enough to keep Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing next year, earning a searing rebuke from counterpart Christian Horner. Verstappen’s future has been a central storyline of the opening races of the season after the Dutchman sensationally raised the possibility of exiting Red Bull Racing, though he hasn’t repeated the threat since last month. Wolff sees the performance differential as no obstacle, however, declaring in a series of oblique statements that his team was in with a chance of wooing Verstappen several places down the championship order. Horner said he had no doubt Verstappen would see out his contract with Milton Keynes. Despite admitting that even he wouldn’t drive for Mercedes next year if he were in Verstappen’s shoes, Wolff said his team was worth gambling on in the new era.

Lewis Hamilton will make his lifelong dream come true in 2025 when he joins Ferrari, Formula One’s most iconic team. After a decade with Mercedes, Hamilton cites the team’s ongoing struggles as a motivating factor for his departure.

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell exchange accusations following Mercedes’ disappointing showing at the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton dismisses responsibility, blaming Mercedes engineers for the team’s poor performance. Russell, however, suggests otherwise, indicating Hamilton’s influence on the design of the 2024 Mercedes car.

Nico Rosberg’s victory at the 2012 Chinese GP marked a turning point for Mercedes in Formula 1. The win made Mercedes a race-winning team for the first time since 1955 and set Rosberg on the path to becoming world champion.

Lewis Hamilton had a challenging Chinese Grand Prix, finishing ninth after a poor qualifying session. Mercedes has confirmed upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix, but it remains uncertain if it will be sufficient to close the gap to top teams like Red Bull and Ferrari. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged their lack of pace and highlighted upcoming upgrades for Miami. Wolff dismissed Hamilton’s suggestion that tire pressure was the primary cause of their struggles.

Lewis Hamilton’s discontent with Mercedes’ poor performance has dissipated this season, as he now focuses on his upcoming move to Ferrari. Toto Wolff attributes this shift to Hamilton’s belief that his future beyond Mercedes is secure. While Mercedes continues to struggle, Ferrari has shown promise, which may explain Hamilton’s eagerness to make the switch.

Mercedes’ disappointing performance at the Chinese GP has led to extreme setup experiments on Lewis Hamilton’s W15 and tension within the team. Hamilton is pushing boundaries to find performance, while Toto Wolff acknowledges the setup experiments failed. Comments from both indicate a possible fallout, with Wolff noting a change in Hamilton’s mood and Hamilton criticizing the car’s performance.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner took a swipe at rival Toto Wolff after Max Verstappen’s victory in the Chinese Grand Prix. He believes Wolff should focus on Mercedes’ struggles rather than speculating about signing Verstappen. Horner also addressed rumors surrounding Verstappen’s future, reiterating his commitment to Red Bull.