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Ferrari decide whether Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton will be given number one driver status
With three races left in the 2024 Formula 1 season, fans are already looking ahead to next year as the current championship battles approach their climax.
While the titles remain undecided, Max Verstappen of Red Bull is poised to secure the Drivers’ Championship at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, the Constructors’ Championship is far more competitive, with McLaren and Ferrari locked in a tight fight, leaving Red Bull as outsiders for the title.
Mercedes, however, find themselves stuck in a challenging position, unable to produce a car capable of delivering Lewis Hamilton a triumphant final season with the team.
After 12 years, six Drivers’ Championships, and countless successes, Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024 to fulfill his dream of racing for Ferrari.
The move marks a significant shift in the F1 landscape, ending one of the sport’s most iconic driver-team partnerships.
Team principal Toto Wolff expressed optimism about Mercedes’ future without Hamilton but acknowledged the bittersweet nature of their parting, particularly without a championship-ending flourish.
Hamilton’s upcoming challenge at Ferrari promises to be one of the toughest of his career.
He will partner Charles Leclerc, who has had an outstanding season despite Ferrari’s inconsistent performance.
Leclerc’s ability to extract maximum potential from the car has cemented his status as one of F1’s top talents.
As Ferrari prepares for 2025, speculation mounts over how the team will manage two star drivers.
Deciding whether Hamilton or Leclerc will be given number-one driver status is likely to dominate discussions during the off-season.
Both drivers bring immense skill and determination, but their dynamic will be critical in shaping Ferrari’s title aspirations.
The 2024 season may still hold drama, but the focus is already shifting to what promises to be a thrilling 2025.
Ferrari’s new driver lineup and the battle for supremacy within the team add a fascinating subplot to the ongoing narrative of Formula 1.
Meanwhile, Red Bull and McLaren remain in the spotlight as they vie for championship glory, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the current season.
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