Things are getting messy in the F1 paddock as rumors of Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari intensify. However, there is a new twist in the works. In the web of conspiracies, there’s a new name thrown in, and it sure is a surprise.
So far, the narrative goes something like this: Hamilton ditches Mercedes for a hefty $40 million contract offered by Ferrari. Thus, Mercedes is left with a seat, which would go to Charles Leclerc as a good ol’ trade. Further, there have been rumors that Leclerc has been in conversation with Mercedes for a possible seat, anyway.
Now this fairytale switcheroo faces a bizarre plot twist: the Mexican King of the Streets, Sergio Perez. So, now what?
Sergio Perez becomes the new candidate for Lewis Hamilton Mercedes replacement
With Ferrari trying to lure Hamilton with a big check, it won’t be a surprise if Mercedes tries the same with Perez. There are a lot of possible reasons Perez would want to leave his team as well.
Thus, according to reports by the Spanish website Benzinsider, Perez has found himself with a potential spot at Mercedes. “In line with these, a name has reappeared in the mix that could occupy the empty seat of Mercedes. That is none other than the veteran driver Sergio Checo Pérez, who is currently signed with Red Bull.”
The team photos in Monaco>>>> pic.twitter.com/GNpoTQNPDo
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) May 22, 2023
Despite being a worthy contender in the championship, Red Bull can’t help but his dreams on the back burner while focusing on making Max Verstappen champion. Further, the growing tensions between Verstappen and Perez are another important factor to consider.
Could Perez really give up his loyalty to Red Bull for a seat with their rivals? In F1, anything is possible.
Hamilton- Ferrari domino- what is the reality?
This whole conspiracy could be one big joke that we will look back on at the end of the season and laugh at. Or, it could be the biggest plot twist we’ve witnessed in this generation of F1. Silly season has taken a whole new meaning this time, and we have Lewis Hamilton to thank for it.
The delay in this Mercedes contract extension has a lot of nuances. With Mercedes underperforming this season, and ignoring Hamilton’s advice on the car, things aren’t looking too good. Further, it looks like money is a problem as Toto Wolff, admitted to finding it awkward to come to a conclusion on these matters with Hamilton.
🚨🚨| Gazzetta reports that Lewis Hamilton has received an offer to join Ferrari.
However, the matter is complicated. pic.twitter.com/9zcdMCwm6w
— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) May 22, 2023
That’s where Ferrari comes in, dangling a beautiful $40 million offer in front of Hamilton. But will he take the bait? And is Perez really the man to take his place? If so, does that make Leclerc a candidate for the Red Bull seat, or will Daniel Ricciardo get his big break?
These whispers and reports only open a swarm of questions that will be left unanswered as we wait for the driver’s market to come to a standstill.
Should this bizarre turn of events take place, it would be safe to say the 2024 silly season would take the cake. Still, we wait, as only chaos can ensue with such news. Only Lewis Hamilton has the power to put all this to an end either with Mercedes or Ferrari. A choice is to be made.
