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Sky F1's Jenson Button would like to see his former teammate Fernando Alonso replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2025 season. Leclerc has been at Ferrari since 2019 and Hamilton will be his third team-mate at the Scuderia, having partnered Sebastian Vettel for two seasons and Sainz since 2021.Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz said he had no hard feelings towards seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton over the Briton's impending move to Ferrari as his replacement. Hamilton will take Sainz's seat alongside Charles Leclerc at the Italian glamour team next season in a shock move announced earlier this month.March 27 (Reuters) – Max Verstappen would be top of Mercedes' list of possible replacements for seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2025 if available, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Who’s leaving Ferrari in 2025 : Carlos Sainz Jr.

Hamilton will team up with Monégasque driver Charles Leclerc, who recently signed an extension with the Italy-based team. The move leaves Ferrari's second driver, Carlos Sainz Jr., without a seat for 2025 as his deal with Ferrari is set to expire at the end of the 2024 season.

Why is Carlos leaving Ferrari

The Spaniard's deal expires at the end of the year and he says he knew an extension may not materialise. “I'm fine, don't worry,” he added. “I'm not disappointed. Experiencing Ferrari from the inside I already knew several things and I prepared myself with the team in view of future changes.

Who is Hamilton driving for in 2024 : Mercedes
F1 2024 driver line-up and completed grid: When does each driver's contract expire

Driver	Team	Contract End
Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	2024 and set for Ferrari
George Russell	Mercedes	2025
Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	"Several more seasons"
Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	2024 and due to leave

Carlos Sainz says being replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari 'not a normal feeling' going into 2024 F1 season. Carlos Sainz has admitted Ferrari's decision to replace him with Lewis Hamilton in 2025 has left him with "not the most normal feeling" going into his final campaign with the Italian team.

Confirmed 2024 F1 driver and team line-ups

Team	Drivers
Ferrari	Charles Leclerc (beyond 2026) Carlos Sainz Jr (2024)
Haas	Kevin Magnussen (2024) Nico Hülkenberg (moving to Sauber in 2025)
McLaren	Lando Norris (beyond 2026) Oscar Piastri (2026)
Mercedes	George Russell (2025) Lewis Hamilton (moving to Ferrari in 2025)

Who is Daniel Ricciardo racing for in 2024

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Fernando Alonso signs Aston Martin contract extension until 2026

Team	Engine	Drivers
Visa Cash App RB	Honda RBPT	22. Yuki Tsunoda 3. Daniel Ricciardo
Alpine	Renault	10. Pierre Gasly 31. Esteban Ocon
Aston Martin	Mercedes	14. Fernando Alonso 18. Lance Stroll
Ferrari	Ferrari	16. Charles Leclerc 55. Carlos Sainz Jr.

Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton caused the shock of the 2024 driver market by confirming a move to Ferrari.Ferrari
Fernando Alonso signs Aston Martin contract extension until 2026

Team	Engine	Drivers
Visa Cash App RB	Honda RBPT	22. Yuki Tsunoda 3. Daniel Ricciardo
Alpine	Renault	10. Pierre Gasly 31. Esteban Ocon
Aston Martin	Mercedes	14. Fernando Alonso 18. Lance Stroll
Ferrari	Ferrari	16. Charles Leclerc 55. Carlos Sainz Jr.

New regulations could completely reset the pecking order in 2026, but Sainz's admission that a race-winning car for 2025 would be "very appealing" suggests he could be waiting on Red Bull. "When I said we have been talking to every team, we have been talking to every team.

Will Daniel Ricciardo race in 2024 : Latest. RB driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his difficult start to the 2024 season, while explaining why he is optimistic that he can turn things around and avoid the same fate as his previous stint at McLaren.

Is Lewis Hamilton going to Ferrari in 2024 : Hamilton had signed a new deal with his current team in the summer of 2023, which would keep him at the squad through to the end of 2025. However, activating a release option in his contract allowed Hamilton to put pen to paper with Ferrari, who he will join next season after his final campaign with Mercedes in 2024.

Is Sainz leaving Ferrari

Sainz will leave Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season with Lewis Hamilton joining the Scuderia in 2025.

In 2024, Leclerc joined the European Le Mans Series with Panis Racing, alongside Manuel Maldonado and Charles Milesi. Additionally, he also competes in the Italian GT Championship in the GT3 category.Ferrari

On the other side of the garage, Carlos Sainz's efforts to retain his seat came to nought as Lewis Hamilton will make a sensational switch from Mercedes to join Ferrari on a “multi-year” deal that begins in 2025.

Who will Carlos Sainz drive for in 2025 : Mercedes and Red Bull still only have one driver contracted for 2025 and remain possible destinations for Sainz, while the 29-year-old has also been linked to Sauber, which is due to receive significant investment over coming years as German car manufacturer Audi takes ownership of the team and uses it to enter F1 in …