The seven-time World Champion is rumored to be departing from Mercedes at the end of this year and is eager to bring his fellow colleagues to Ferrari in order to create a sense of familiarity. Lewis Hamilton, as reported by IMAGO, has sparked speculation about his fellow engineers joining him in Maranello. The British driver has made the decision to leave his successful partnership with Mercedes after an impressive eleven-year tenure with the team and is now making preparations to join the Italian outfit by assembling a ‘team’ of race engineers to accompany him.
The recent announcement of Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes by the seven-time champion has caused quite a stir. The CEO of Ferrari is taking several measures to ensure a smooth integration of Hamilton into the team. Hamilton is determined not to repeat the same mistake as his previous rival, who joined Ferrari but failed to bring any key officials from Red Bull to establish a supportive environment around him.
It is widely anticipated that some of Hamilton’s close associates will undoubtedly follow him. One name that has been mentioned is Bono, also known as Peter Bonnington. People believe that Hamilton’s race engineer, Bono, will certainly join him at the red team, as they share a strong bond. This potential ‘brain drain’ at Brackley could potentially shake up the team and have long-term implications on its performance, according to Formu1a.uno.
Fans and F1 experts had high expectations for this year, anticipating a particularly exciting season due to anticipated driver transfers. Multiple drivers were nearing the end of their contracts, and a shakeup in the paddock was predicted.
However, the ‘silly season’ began much earlier than expected, as Hamilton signed with the most successful team in F1 history and decided to part ways with his previous alliance. Many drivers will become free agents after this season, as their contracts expire at the end of the year.
Carlos Sainz now finds himself without a seat, while Fernando Alonso is showing exceptional form as if he were still in his prime with the . The availability of such drivers on the market is creating a lot of tension for teams and drivers alike. This move has set off a chain reaction, and with the first domino falling, we can expect more dramatic driver moves in the coming months.