neither Mercedes Yet Lewis Hamilton have ruled out a resignation of the Englishman formula 1 after the events that occurred in the final race of the previous season Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton missed a record eighth world title thereafter red bull rival Max Verstappen was able to overtake him on the last lap.
“I’ve felt good and great in the car for the past few months, especially at the end,” Hamilton said after the race.
“If I’m being honest we were still in the pandemic and I really wish everyone to stay safe and have a Merry Christmas with all their families and we’ll see next year.”
Let’s take a look at the main candidates to be replaced Hamilton at the Mercedes in case the 37-year-old decides to retire ahead of the 2022 season.
Esteban Ocon
to have been part of it Mercedes‘Young driver program in the past, says the 25-year-old alpine Driver managed to snag his first F1 Win 2021 Hungarian GP. He could be one of the candidates for success Hamilton next season.
Pierre Gasli
The Talented AlphaTauri driver was celebrated for his qualifying pace and if there is anything that would prevent him from competing Mercedesit is his current relationship with rivals red bull.
Valtteri Bottas
Although it was agreed to join Alfa Romeo after the resignation of Kimi Raikkonen, Hamilton‘S Mercedes Teammate from last year would appreciate the opportunity to compete for that F1 title with a fast car next season.
