Twist Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Would suggest that what he's seen of the Mercedes in the tunnels hasn't filled him with confidence so far if he is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 It'd be a shame for Sainz to lose his seat, he was really good last season. I know there's rumours linking him with the Audi project so perhaps he knows this is on the cards. It'd be fascinating to see Hamilton in a Ferrari. Seems an alien concept but we've seen so many top tier guys in that car and it hasn't gone well for a lot of them over a 30-40 year span. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I would like Hamilton to go clear of Schumacher in world title wins and if he's going to have a better chance of doing that in a Ferrari than a Mercedes then he should by all means go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted February 1 Author Admin Report Share Posted February 1 It's happening?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 This is a really weird one, and I'm not entirely sure it's the best of ideas for him. At least he'll be loved in Italy now. Who Mercedes get in will be interesting, assuming Sainz is a lock for an Audi seat in 2026 they probably wouldn't want him for just one season, and their reserve driver ranks aren't exactly as stacked when they had Russell waiting in the wings. Maybe the big return for Mick Schumacher is on? Also, it's crazy that the biggest transfer on transfer deadline day is going to be in a completely different sport. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I guess Mercedes were more consistent than Ferrari last season but Ferrari got much closer to challenging Red Bull for wins and obviously won in Singapore too (although Mercedes should have probably won that). I think since the regulations came in Ferrari have definitely had the better car but they've also still been so far off Red Bull so it's definitely a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 When Hamilton radios in that his tyres are gone, Ferrari are not going to realise he's saying that because he's about to do his fastest lap and they're going to pit him. Probably onto Hards with five laps to go and into traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I didn't realise Lewis had such a strong connection with Fred Vasseur from before F1, so I wonder if that's part of the reason he's made the decision. Its reported that the Ferrari contract has been signed, and the Mercedes personnel have been briefed that Lewis is leaving, so... it's properly done. It's going to be so weird seeing him in red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 It's going to crazy if Mercedes has the better car this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Branch Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Lewis will be 40 at the start of next season. Is there any word on the length of the contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lusophone Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 47 minutes ago, Michelle Branch said: Lewis will be 40 at the start of next season. Is there any word on the length of the contract? Apparently multi-year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris2K Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I did wonder how he got out of his 2 year deal, I bet Mercedes didn't think that release option was going to get triggered when they put in the contract though. Sainz is making the best of it, but this must feel like a kick in the teeth when he's done nothing wrong. And I was right, it does look weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Branch Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 An embarrassment of riches. Feels like the Yankees signing the Yankees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Lusophone Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I hope we get the absolutely funniest timeline which is a great Ferrari car this season and an absolute dog in 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsuya Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Sainz to Audi has been the rumour for a while, so I'm guessing he was always half-expecting something to go against him keeping the seat for 2025. Does slightly fuck up Albon's plans, you assume. Wouldn't be shocked if Merc got safe with Ocon for a couple years, then go for Kimi Antonelli in 27/28. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Yeah it’s a shame for Sainz because I think he’s pretty much done as well as he could do at Ferrari. But I think everyone’s aware of that so I’m sure he won’t have any shortage of options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JasonM Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I will tell you this. "Established F1 star going to Ferrari to try and fix them" should be listed as an example in the dictionary under masochism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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