In a recent interview, Guanyu Zhou shared how he discovered that Lewis Hamilton would be joining Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season before the official announcement. Last week, it was revealed that Hamilton had ended his partnership with Penni Throw and her management company Copper to reunite with his long-time friend Marc Hynes. Shortly after, it was announced that Hamilton would be leaving Mercedes at the end of this year to embark on a new journey with Ferrari. Hynes is also involved in Zhou’s career, prompting the Chinese driver to reach out to his manager to confirm the rumors surrounding Hamilton’s future. Zhou stated that he was aware of Hamilton’s signing before it was made public and expressed his shock at the news. He also speculated that Mercedes would be equally surprised by the decision, as Hamilton had been expected to retire with the team. Zhou believes that Hamilton sees himself ending his career as a Ferrari driver and understands his desire to have that experience. The unexpected announcement has generated excitement among fans, as it signifies significant changes in the F1 landscape. Zhou shared his thoughts on the matter during Sauber’s launch event in London, where the team unveiled its new livery for the 2024 season. The team will be known as the ‘Stake F1 Team’ for the next two seasons before transitioning into a works Audi entry in 2026.
Max Verstappen has surpassed Lewis Hamilton once again following his victory at the Emilia Romagna GP. These two drivers have been the most prominent figures in Formula 1...
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