A team seems to want to cause a stir in Formula 1 again.
The British rider won the Canadian Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix and is currently fourth in the championship.
After the arrival of Lewis Hamilton in 2024, the Italians are now said to have set their sights on George Russell, the current Mercedes driver who is performing strongly this season.
According to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the leadership in maranello is impressed by his calm style and consistent performance.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was the talk of the town last year, but his first season in red was disappointing.
‘I’m not going anywhere’
The seven-time world champion has not achieved a single podium or pole position in twenty races and is sixth in the standings with 146 points. his future at Ferrari is therefore uncertain.
only a strong final sprint in the last four races can save his seat. However, Hamilton himself says that he has no plans to stop yet.
“I’m not going anywhere anytime soon,” he previously stated.
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The possible arrival of Russell depends on several factors. mercedes would be interested in Max Verstappen, who became world champion four years in a row with red Bull.
If the Dutchman moves, it could open the door for Russell to join Ferrari. His current contract with Mercedes runs until 2027, but contains performance thresholds that leave room for negotiations.
Meanwhile, unrest is growing at Ferrari.Charles Leclerc would think about his future if the team fails to deliver a championship car again next year.
The Scuderia last won a drivers’ and constructors’ title in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
The situation puts pressure on management to act quickly.A Russell-Leclerc duo could give the Italians new impetus, especially now that Hamilton’s dream of an eighth title seems to be fading.
If the switch becomes reality,formula 1 will again be on the eve of a major power difference next season. Ferrari seems to want to do everything it can to get back to the top.
