have an apparent alternative for when he finally retires within the type of , after made a dedication to . Seven-time world champion Hamilton is anticipated to signal a multi-year contract extension with the Silver Arrows, which may delay his retirement till 2026.
Mercedes chief is dedicated to Hamilton signing a brand new contract however has when the British star retires. Leclerc completed a career-best second place within the Drivers' Championship final season after taking 11 podiums, together with three wins, and is considered a gorgeous possibility.
Leclerc is contracted with Ferrari till the tip of subsequent season however has reportedly had talks with Wolff. The Mercedes chief admitted that the 25-year-old was 'on their radar' however not of their quick or medium-term plans.
Amid the Mercedes rumours Leclerc committing his future to Ferrari when speaking to German outlet . He stated: "After I dream of being world champion at some point, in my thoughts I put on a pink racing go well with and get out of a pink automobile.
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“Not each driver can say it overtly, however I feel each F1 driver would like to drive for Ferrari.” driver Norris is at present locked in a contract till the tip of 2025 which has, based on his boss Zak Brown.
The 23-year-old is in his fifth full season with McLaren however has hardly ever been in a position to compete for victory and has a career-best place of second which got here on the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. Norris has struggled for tempo once more this season and over an improve they launched for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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If Hamilton indicators a contract extension for 2 seasons then Norris could be accessible to affix Mercedes for the 2026 marketing campaign. has turn into a agency favorite with Mercedes after taking the primary victory of his profession ultimately season's Brazilian Grand Prix and often pushing team-mate Hamilton throughout races.
Russell has a robust friendship with fellow British driver Norris and in the event that they had been each Silver Arrows drivers they might show a formidable pressure. Jenson Button had an analogous friendship with Hamilton after they each drove for McLaren and a Norris and Russell workforce could be well-liked amongst Mercedes followers.