The Formula 1 community is still unsure whether Lewis Hamilton will return to the sport after the events of the dramatic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It is not surprising that many are speculating who could replace the 7-time world champion at Mercedes.
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There were a few names in the F1 paddock who could stand in for Hamilton if he doesn’t agree to return. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the top drivers who could replace Lewis in the Silver Arrows.
Lewis Hamilton could be replaced by Daniel Ricciardo in the 2022 season
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The world of racing is still wondering if it will see the Knight on the grid in 2022. But some within the racing community think McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo could replace the Briton.
Formula 1 F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 21, 2021 McLarens Daniel Ricciardo before the REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed / Pool race
According to a Top Gear article, the Australian rider has a 6-1 chance of landing the Brackley squad. What is more surprising, however, is that Hamilton’s former team-mate Valtteri Bottas also has the same odds as Ricciardo. Given that the Finn has just moved to Alfa Romeo after the end of the 2021 season, it’s pretty astonishing that he has such high chances in the battle for a Mercedes seat.
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Who is the second driver for the Silver Arrows
After Bottas left the team led by Toto Wolff, the Brackley team brought up-and-coming Mercedes driver George Russell. The Briton was with Williams for the first three years of his F1 career, but drove one-time for the Silver Arrows at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when he had to stand in for Hamilton when he signed Covid-19.
FILE PHOTO: Formula 1 F1 – Belgian Grand Prix – Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium – September 1, 2019 Mercedes ‘Lewis Hamilton and Williams’ George Russell before the race REUTERS / Johanna Geron / File Photo
Now, in 2021, he is their official driver and will drive alongside Hamilton, whose future is currently more or less uncertain. What are your predictions for the young Briton for his first season with the Brackley-based team? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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