Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1 is still in the dark. The Mercedes driver has not spoken to the media since the 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi last month. There were reports that he might end it. Should this be the case, the former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Sebastian Vettel could replace the seven-time world champion at Mercedes.
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Ralf mentioned that Vettel has the necessary experience in the Mercedes-AMG team as a potential successor. He also mentioned that Vettel, who currently drives for Aston Martin, is still hungry to fight for wins and championships.
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Sebastian Vettel knows the Mercedes car or the engine: Ralf Schumacher
As Sky reports. Sports. de, the former Williams driver mentioned that the four-time world champion had some experience with the way Mercedes works.
“The experience that Sebastian has, the speed that he still has. And above all, he knows the Mercedes car – or the engine. And I also think the Aston Martin concept is very close. That would of course be a possibility, especially since there has now been a personnel change at Aston Martin, which may not be so ideal for Sebastian. Because I think he and Otmar Szafnauer – that was a good team, ”said Ralf.
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Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021, second-placed Sebastian Vettel from Aston Martin and third-placed Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes on the podium after the pool race via REUTERS / Florian Goga
While it’s still unclear whether Hamilton will leave the Mercedes team in 2022, that’s an interesting take.
“If he had the chance to join this team, he would of course use it 100 percent, because a greater chance of qualifying for another World Cup – that’s what Sebastian wants. He wants to win races. He showed that too. A is not gone yet and Lewis Hamilton B has a few other talents up his sleeve, ”said the former F1 driver.
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It would be an interesting choice for Mercedes if Vettel is used as Lewis’ successor. Assuming this scenario becomes a reality, how do you think the German will fare in Mercedes?
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