Hamilton causes transfer chaos: Red Bull wants the adult Albon back

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The Bulls are chasing the services of their ex-driver Alex Albon (27) for three years (2025 to 2027). It would be a wise choice, because the initially underestimated Thai has long since matured and Williams-Mercedes single-handedly secured 7th place at the World Cup last season with 27 points.

Reliable and fast

Albon sat next to Max Verstappen (26) for 26 races in 2019 and 2020 – and was dismantled by the Dutchman. Even though Albon achieved his only two podium finishes in Mugello and Bahrain – third each time.

But simply: today Albon, who likes to change his hair color (like Jacques Villeneuve in the past), has moved up to a higher category. He is fast, eager to fight and retired only 12 times in 81 races.

Who wants Perez?

For Sergio Pérez (34), this desired transfer of Horner and Marko means: 2024 will be the Mexican’s last season alongside Verstappen. The previous five GP victories in three years in the best car are not a good indication of performance.

Will Pérez still get a chance somewhere in a good team? Ferrari and McLaren (Norris/Piastri) have been occupied for years. That leaves Mercedes. There, eight years after Nico Rosberg (immediately resigned as world champion in 2016), boss Toto Wolff was again surprised and disappointed by a star.

Vettel and Sainz no chance?

‘We’ll take a closer look. We still have a few months,” said the Weener. But Toto Wolff knows that his choice for Hamilton’s successor must be made quickly.

Sebastian Vettel (36) has probably been away too long, Carlos Sainz (29, last Ferrari winner in Singapore in 2023) hardly fits in with the Silver Arrows. The Spaniard drove alongside Verstappen in 23 Toro Rosso races in 2015 and 2016 and did not see land. For Sainz, a switch to Audi-Sauber is becoming increasingly likely.

Will Alonso cause a sensation?

The only new Mercedes shocker is Fernando Alonso (42). The Spaniard will be released at the end of 2024. It is clear that Aston Martin (with Honda power from 2026) has been pushing for an extension of the contract for weeks.

By the way: the next car designs will be presented after Haas on Monday in New York (Williams) and London (Kick-Sauber). For the Hinwilers, the ‘show’ should only take place after 8 p.m.

Source : Blick