Lewis Hamilton F1 REPLACEMENT risk declared as danger verdict given

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Hamilton REPLACEMENT risk declared as danger verdict given

The mind games ahead of 2025 are already beginning

Originally written by Simmey Hannifin Donaldson. This version is a translation.

Thursday 2 January 2025 22:00

Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 replacement at Mercedes has been declared a 'risk' by a senior figure within a rival team.

With 2025 now upon us, Hamilton has officially left the Silver Arrows and is now a Ferrari driver, with fans across the world eagerly anticipating the seven-time champion's debut in red.

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Hamilton's Mercedes exit brings an end to a highly successful 12-season partnership with the team, with his replacement having huge shoes to fill after the Brit scooped six drivers' championships and helped claim eight constructors' titles between 2013 and 2024.

And, rather than opting for an experienced race-winner to replace him, Mercedes have elected to put young up-and-coming star Antonelli in the car alongside George Russell next campaign.