As it was already been announced by Wolff a couple of weeks ago, Alonso isn't interested in the second drive in Mercedes. And it's looking like Antonelli isn't getting the second drive either as the team wants him to take his time and stay at F2 for a couple more years. And there was Sainz, who looked like a done deal to get the second seat but then it looks like he's flaking out. The reason is he doesn't want to be just another Bottas that they could give a one or two year contract then his future would be in limbo.
And with all that, I think I know who would be willing to take the second drive and who wouldn't care if he's given just two years at Mercedes since he's already retired... I'm guessing Vettel will be back!
And with all that, I think I know who would be willing to take the second drive and who wouldn't care if he's given just two years at Mercedes since he's already retired... I'm guessing Vettel will be back!
Even though the FIA has changed the minimum age limit regulations to enter F1, it is quite unfortunate that Antonelli's team did not allow him to enter F1, perhaps because he is still not mature enough to enter there and if forced, his fate might be like the second Logan. And for other candidates like Max and Sainz, maybe they didn't choose Mercedes as their team, because as we already know, they already have their own chosen team. For Vettel himself, even though he has expressed his interest in entering F1, Mercedes may not be considering it. It may still be a mystery who will fill Mercedes' second seat next season.
Mercedes and McLaren have made a really important progress recently. We have seen how much Verstappen struggled in the British GP.
Leclerc and Hamilton both deserve to be treated in the same way.
Lately there was no competition, the races were boring. Now the other teams are starting to push RB a bit. I hope we will see exciting races again. 