Surely the obvious reason is that for the teams to agree, any new entrant needs to bring more value to the overall pot than each team would lose by splitting the money with another team?That’s the most bizarre rationale for rejecting a team I’ve heard. Not just because it’s ridiculous, but also because it’s idiotic and doesn’t make commercial sense.
This current F1 will never get a bigger name than Andretti and GM. What do they want? Facebook Insta Coca-Cola Mastercard racing!?Surely the obvious reason is that for the teams to agree, any new entrant needs to bring more value to the overall pot than each team would lose by splitting the money with another team?
Also given there’s a limit to the number of new teams (e.g. due to pit lane restrictions) and how once you’re in you’re in, I see why they’re hesitant to give away a place to an Andretti and block a bigger name which will offer genuine competitiveness coming in in the future
Can't be a bad thing for competition.Hamilton making a move to Ferrari
Bigger name than Andretti? Who would that be? Short of getting another major manufacturer, which won't happen because they're all fecking off to WEC, there are no bigger names in racing. Penske? WEC. Chip Ganassi? WEC.Surely the obvious reason is that for the teams to agree, any new entrant needs to bring more value to the overall pot than each team would lose by splitting the money with another team?
Also given there’s a limit to the number of new teams (e.g. due to pit lane restrictions) and how once you’re in you’re in, I see why they’re hesitant to give away a place to an Andretti and block a bigger name which will offer genuine competitiveness coming in in the future
I’m not saying I disagree. I just think the teams/ Liberty disagree!Bigger name than Andretti? Who would that be? Short of getting another major manufacturer, which won't happen because they're all fecking off to WEC, there are no bigger names in racing. Penske? WEC. Chip Ganassi? WEC.
Andretti would have helped the US market F1 is desperate to crack. It's a ridiculous decision but unsurprising.
The Last Dance. Surely at that age, he’d be expected to be easily beaten by LeclercHamilton making a move to Ferrari
Some move that.Hamilton making a move to Ferrari
It's Ferrari of today. They will truly feck him with their plan A to Z.Absolute legacy move. Some of the greatest of the past two decades have tried to replicate Schumachers revival of a sleeping giant at Ferrari. If Hamilton manages it I think it makes him the GOAT
Stop with this nonsenseAbsolute legacy move. Some of the greatest of the past two decades have tried to replicate Schumachers revival of a sleeping giant at Ferrari. If Hamilton manages it I think it makes him the GOAT
I think there's some romance in his decision too, Ferrari may be a comedy act nowadays but they're still the most iconic team in the paddockAbsolute legacy move. Some of the greatest of the past two decades have tried to replicate Schumachers revival of a sleeping giant at Ferrari. If Hamilton manages it I think it makes him the GOAT
Alternatively Max cakewalking the championship against Ferrari Lewis for a couple of years will cement his claim as the GOAT.Absolute legacy move. Some of the greatest of the past two decades have tried to replicate Schumachers revival of a sleeping giant at Ferrari. If Hamilton manages it I think it makes him the GOAT
Can’t fault your logic, but Ferrari must have given Lewis some assurances that the 2025 car would be at least competitive, he won’t just want to to be there, just to make up the numbers.Alternatively Max cakewalking the championship against Ferrari Lewis for a couple of years will cement his claim as the GOAT.
I think Mercedes will go with Russell as team lead and one of their junior drivers. Kimi Antonelli will be the one to watch, starts F2 with Prema this year and in a couple of years will be the next big thing.Wonder who will get the Mercedes seat, Lando maybe? Unless McLaren can remain genuinely competitive. An Albon or a Piastri?
What difference does it matter when they announce it if they know internally it's happening? Alonso went to McLaren the first time around a season ahead, left with a WDC, makes no difference if the driver does the job.What a dumb move for Ferrari and dumb for Hamilton
Why announce it right before the season starts? Now they’ll give Russell full priority
And at Ferrari it’ll put Leclerc nose out of joint but he’ll out qualify Lewis at almost every race
Is the car the biggest issue at Ferrari? Sure they've struggled with reliability but they've snatched so many defeats from the jaws of victory on strategy.Can’t fault your logic, but Ferrari must have given Lewis some assurances that the 2025 car would be at least competitive, he won’t just want to to be there, just to make up the numbers.
Im sure they could have held off for a bit longer, at least until the summer break before doing anything official. that would ensure he stayed number 1 driver at Mercedes.What difference does it matter when they announce it if they know internally it's happening? Alonso went to McLaren the first time around a season ahead, left with a WDC, makes no difference if the driver does the job.
Lewis might struggle in quali unless he upturns his form, even at his age but his race performance is still absolute top tier, Leclerc's hasn't been, this would be a lovely match up.
strategy had been their failing in 2023.Is the car the biggest issue at Ferrari? Sure they've struggled with reliability but they've snatched so many defeats from the jaws of victory on strategy.
A story like that would never remain secret in F1 and he's still Lewis Hamilton, being paid to be No 1.Im sure they could have held off for a bit longer, at least until the summer break before doing anything official. that would ensure he stayed number 1 driver at Mercedes.
now he’s guaranteed to be second fiddle for his last season at Merc and second fiddle to Leclerc when he moves.
Toto Wolff is informing Mercedes employees of Hamilton's departure this afternoon then I would expect an official announcement soon after.Anything official by either Hamilton or Ferrari? Can see the appeal for both but is it more than a rumor right now?