Lewis Hamilton has released an important career statement in an announcement over the future of one of his vital projects. A Mercedes star is at risk of being sacked from the team according to a former F1 team boss. A Max Verstappen investigation has been backed by a former F1 boss after the Dutchman's victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Some costly accidents have hindered Mercedes in recent races. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton’s replacement for 2025, crashed hard just five laps into his F1 practice debut at Monza. Russell then shunted in Austin at the end of sprint qualifying before a second big crash in a week during practice for the Mexico City GP.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has reiterated his shock at the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s exit from the team for Ferrari next year – whilst also emphasising that every athlete has a “shelf life.” Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton,

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When Lewis Hamilton does decide to hang up his racing helmet, Ferrari has a successor ready to go, according to Johnny Herbert. Hamilton will switch to Ferrari in F1 2025, having signed a three-year deal with the Scuderia during the winter break following last season’s championship.

Despite having anticipated Lewis Hamilton’s eventual departure, Toto Wolff admitted that the timing of the switch caught him off guard, particularly as it came before Mercedes could confirm their comp