19/08/2025 22:00
Ferrari reveal 'panic mode' concern behind crucial Lewis Hamilton
call Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has further explained his
rationale for confirming Lewis Hamilton would be joining the
Scuderia before the start of the 2024 F1 season. The 57-year-old,
who had been at the helm of the Italian team since the start of the
previous year, wanted to avoid triggering a "panic mode" from
Carlos Sainz. READ MORE: Ferrari reveal 'panic mode' concern behind
crucial Lewis Hamilton call Toto Wolff discloses 'problem' aspect
of Lewis Hamilton relationship: 'We hated it' Toto Wolff has
revealed that contract negotiations between himself and Lewis
Hamilton were "always a problem", to the extent that they
eventually outsourced the process. The Mercedes team principal has
explained it was a "hated" experience on both their parts because
of how close they are. READ MORE: Toto Wolff discloses 'problem'
aspect of Lewis Hamilton relationship: 'We hated it' Possible Lewis
Hamilton replacement highlighted after cryptic Ferrari comment
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has highlighted Williams' Carlos
Sainz as a possible replacement for Lewis Hamilton, should the
Ferrari driver depart before the end of his contract. The
seven-time world champion took Sainz's seat at the Scuderia,
forcing the Spaniard to depart. Hamilton is contracted until at
least the end of 2026, but has an option for a further campaign.
READ MORE: Possible Lewis Hamilton replacement highlighted after
cryptic Ferrari comment Lando Norris handed brutal verdict over
Oscar Piastri F1 title showdown A majority of F1 fans believe Oscar
Piastri will outscore Lando Norris over the final 10 rounds of the
F1 season, something that would ensure him his maiden drivers'
championship. The Australian leads his McLaren team-mate by nine
points over the summer break, and their battle looks set to go down
to the wire in Abu Dhabi. READ MORE: Lando Norris handed brutal
verdict over Oscar Piastri F1 title showdown Rising F1 star's 'Next
Max Verstappen' label bluntly shot down Ralf Schumacher has
dismissed the notion that Kimi Antonelli is the "next Max
Verstappen", despite acknowledging the young Italian is a "strong"
F1 driver. The 18-year-old is broadly considered a generational
talent, the potentially first to ascend to the championship since
the Dutchman did in 2015. READ MORE: Rising F1 star's 'Next Max
Verstappen' label bluntly shot down McLaren detail 'nervous' F1
team atmosphere after 'aggressive' decision McLaren team principal
Andrea Stella has revealed the team was "nervous" early in the year
over the potential of its car. After winning the 2024 constructors'
championship, McLaren entered the current campaign as favourites
for both titles. READ MORE: McLaren detail 'nervous' F1 team
atmosphere after 'aggressive' decision
