Schumacher Names Sebastian Vettel as the Potential Lewis Hamilton Replacement at Mercedes F1
Follow Us
via Reuters
Formula One F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 15, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel in the FIA Press Conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS
Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula One is still clouded in mystery. The Mercedes driver has not spoken to the media since the 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi last month. There have been reports that he might call it quits. If this is the outcome, then former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Sebastian Vettel may replace the 7-time world champion at Mercedes.
Ralf mentioned Vettel has the experience needed at the Mercedes AMG team as the potential replacement. He also mentioned that Vettel, who is currently driving for Aston Martin, has still got the hunger to fight for wins and championships.
WATCH STORY: F1 Driver Salaries Revealed: How Much Do Lewis Hamilton & Co. Earn?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Sebastian Vettel knows the Mercedes car or the engine: Ralf Schumacher
As reported by Sky. Sport. de, the former Williams driver mentioned that the four-time world champion has got some experience of the workings of Mercedes.
“The experience that Sebastian has, the speed that he still has. And above all, he knows the Mercedes car–or the engine. And I think the Aston Martin concept is also very close. That would, of course, be a possibility, especially since there has now been a change in personnel at Aston Martin, which may not be quite as ideal for Sebastian. Because I think Otmar Szafnauer and he – that was a good team,” said Ralf.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Trending
Liam Lawson’s Surprise Contract Clause Threatens Daniel Ricciardo’s RB Seat
April 24, 2024 11:15 AM EDT
F1 Rumor: Adrian Newey to Join Ferrari, Leaving Red Bull Amid Christian Horner-Helmut Marko Fiasco
April 25, 2024 05:55 PM EDT
What Is Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino? Significance of Ferrari’s Historic Change to a Blue Livery for Miami GP
April 24, 2024 04:52 PM EDT
“[Charles] Leclerc Doesn’t Care About Ferrari”: F1 Insider’s Brutal Blow to Fred Vasseur & Co. Has Racing Community Lashing Out
April 24, 2024 05:00 PM EDT
F1 Rumor: Christian Horner and Wife Geri to Publicly Reveal All Details on Leaked Chat Scandal
April 22, 2024 04:10 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
via Reuters
Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021, Second-placed Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin and third-placed Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes on the podium after the race Pool via REUTERS/Florian Goga
Although it is still unclear whether Hamilton will leave the Mercedes team in 2022, this is an interesting take.
“Obviously if he had an opportunity to get into this team, then he would take it 100 percent because a bigger chance of competing for the World Cup again – that’s what Sebastian wants. He wants to win races. He showed that too. A is not gone yet and Lewis Hamilton B has a few other talents up his sleeve,” said the former F1 driver.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
It would be an interesting choice from Mercedes if they appoint Vettel to replace Lewis. Assuming this scenario comes to fruition, how do you think the German will perform in Mercedes?
Why Do Mercedes Dominate F1?
Written by:
