The Brackley outfit is one of the most successful teams in modern F1 history, winning eight constructors’ titles, making them an attractive proposition for drivers out of contract in 2025.
Multiple drivers have been tipped to join Mercedes, including Carlos Sainz, who will be replaced by Hamilton at Ferrari.
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Mercedes have publicly supported their academy driver, Kimi Andrea Antonelli, as a potential replacement for Hamilton, despite being only 17 and in his first season of Formula 2.
His inexperience could see him move to Williams in his first F1 season, still leaving the Mercedes seat unoccupied for 2025.
However, drivers of the calibre of Sainz will hope to sign a multi-year deal, rather than act as a stop-gap for Antonelli.
These sentiments have been echoed by former Mercedes race winner Valtteri Bottas, who currently races with Kick Sauber, soon to become Audi in 2026.
“Everything is an option. Obviously, it's a great team, but it depends on the terms,” he said.
When asked if he would consider a one-year deal at Mercedes before Antonelli is promoted, the race winner suggested he would not be a stop-gap for the young driver.
“Well, for my next contract, honestly, the priority is to have something long-term. That's my priority,” Bottas added.
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