bauc wrote: ↑01 Feb 2024, 17:28
So Lewis knows that Mercedes can't/wont fight for championship anytime soon and he wants to try for the first time in his long carrier to drive for Ferrari? For me it makes sense if this is his main reason for leaving. If he wins one with Ferrari he will cement himself as the ''greatest'' ever so why not to try at least a?
I think he's already the most famous driver ever, winning for Ferrari would raise his "brand" to levels beyond comprehension.
And maybe he's just frustrated and bored at Merc, needs a new home, it's been more than 10 years.
214270 wrote: ↑01 Feb 2024, 17:24
Haha,I hear you. I’m just not so onboard with fast-tracking Antonelli, that smells like something that could go spectacularly wrong. Set of familiar hands to steady the ship might be more prudent
Fast tracking doesn't sound very Mercedes like, i'm sure they'll want to place him in a Williams for a couple of years, it's their MO.
I think Mercedes goes for the obvious and signs Carlos, he has Button type potential and maybe with a less exuberant team mate, and specially one that isn't his complete opposite in setup requirement, he will shine.