- 08 Oct 14, 09:29#420060"Hamilton has signed with McLaren for 2015 '
The championship this season runs rampant through a real team struggle within the Mercedes team. Drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton have regularly at loggerheads, both on and off the track.
During the Bahrain Grand Prix, the third race this year, the gamecocks first got a big clash. It resulted in much speculation about the alleged friendship between the teammates, who cracks began to show. Since then, especially Lewis Hamilton was apparently not happy with the situation, which he did not always feel supported by the team led by Mercedes.
As a result Hamilton will now return to his old love McLaren, notify as sources within that squad to F1Today.net. "Lewis was three weeks ago in Woking factory. He arrived by helicopter, had a conversation about two hours with the management and was then left with a big smile on his face. He signed here, I can tell you insurance. A chair he has not passed yet, but that will happen in the foreseeable future. "
Sebastian Vettel
During the Grand Prix of Japan was announced that Sebastian Vettel will leave.'s Team Red Bull Racing The German has never made a secret of love to want to drive the team where his compatriot Schumacher was greatness. Ferrari The place of Vettel is completed by Daniil Kvyat, who transfers from Toro Rosso.
Fernando Alonso
Who remains on the market drivers Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard is currently conducting interviews to come out. Under his contract with Ferrari The expectation is that this will happen, as Vettel is already contracted by Ferrari in the short term - but not yet officially confirmed is because the team first you want to handle the business with Alonso.
This is once again a great surprising transfer in Formula 1, but not entirely illogical. Because Hamilton leaves McLaren in place is released. Alonso is a logical successor, and from his point of view, it is also a realistic transition.
The double world champion Formula 1 Ferrari came to races and above titles to win. Because this does not succeed, he became somewhat frustrated. Alonso is 33 years, which he does not have much time left for more titles to be sure. Although speculation in recent weeks, especially orphans towards a return to McLaren, so he goes in the opposite direction towards the best team at the moment. With Mercedes Alonso can compete for the world title next year, something McLaren but await falls. The British team will likely need time to set up with Honda, which has a new V6 turbo engine develops a good cooperation.
Jenson Button
The question of who is leaving McLaren is still uncertain, although it appears that the experienced Jenson Button to be. According to reports from Woking is the time of the likeable Brit it. "I think the other driver will be decided after the season though it seems that Jenson will leave us and Kevin can stay. Jenson There are rumors that an offer of Porsche LMP1 has to drive."