Looks like Logan's last race was in Canada then.
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I believe a decision was reached behind the doors, and Ocon won’t drive for Alpine next year. We might see a driver swap if Ocon continues his rampage, but for now, they are sticking with him since the team needs stability and he isn’t a bad driver after all.
Good. Ocon’s ego has caused multiple unnecessary accidents both within and outside of the team. If Ocon’s seat was already at risk, this will definitely push him out.
I hope Alpine can find more team players to develop the team from scratch. Maybe Mick will get a second chance in F1 now.
Sure. With Sainz Sr.'s history with Audi, Sainz is definitely their number one choice. However, Audi will likely have a pipeline of drivers, as Sainz's chances for a seat at Red Bull or Mercedes are also strong. If Sainz isn't available, I would have assumed Audi would try to grab Albon.
I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes.
I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes or a restart with Audi.
Honestly, I assumed Audi had its eye on him. He could also be a strong candidate for a one-year stint with Merc until they get Kimi ready for the seat.
Albon is definitely eyeing more promising offers than Williams at the moment
It seems like having a Frenchman at the helm of Ferrari could once again pave the way for success.
Once more, Mercedes is losing people, and with all these major departures, their outlook seems rather bleak.
Every driver dreams of collaborating with Newey. That final smile hints that Ferrari might be deep in discussions.
The double Frenchmen lineup hasn't lived up to expectations. Gasly's silence is notable and may suggest a misfit with Alpine. A Gasly-Albon pairing at Williams sounds intriguing.
Toto's strong rapport with Alpine could open doors for Mick Schumacher. His current success with Alpine in WEC, combined with Gasly's potential departure, makes it a plausible scenario.
I see Ferrari as a legitimate option, especially with Fred being a savvy French strategist. The Hamilton deal was an incredible surprise.
However, I also envision him at Mercedes. Aston Martin is certainly in the mix, as Stroll invests heavily to build a successful team. But let's not overlook Toto's strategic moves and Mercedes' overall momentum, along with the potential wildcard of Newey at Aston Martin.
My guess:
Sainz will most likely join the most promising team left on the grid.
Toto will likely try to get Antonelli on the grid, but I doubt he will immediately promote him to a Mercedes seat. 1-2 years at Williams would be good training and keep other egos (like Russell, who spent too long there) in check. Ocon will likely fill the gap at Mercedes, where two experienced drivers are needed.
Bottas and Bearmen are a safe game for Haas, as they probably look for someone with potential (Bearmen) and experience (Bottas). Zhou might be also an option due to the sponsorship money.
Mick Schumacher at Alpine is more of a hopeful guess, as I believe Briatore will want someone with experience and a team player. Doohan might be faster, but Mick brings insights from Mercedes, and Toto is very persuasive in French.