Mercedes Faces Critical Decision as Lewis Hamilton Exits: Ocon, Alonso, or Antonelli?

Lewis Hamilton will leave the Mercedes team at the end of this year. The team will have to make some important decisions before the start of the 2025 season. One option that has been suggested is to hire either Esteban Ocon or Fernando Alonso. This suggestion comes from a respected F1 commentator, who believes that these two drivers could be promising choices for the team. Another potential option is Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a 17-year-old driver currently in F2. The commentator suggests that Mercedes could hire Ocon or Alonso on a one-year contract for next year, and then consider Antonelli for the following season. Ocon, as a former junior driver for Mercedes, has strong connections with the team, and Alonso was mentioned as an exciting option by Mercedes boss Wolff. Although the decision for Hamilton’s replacement next year is difficult, there are several good options available. The situation regarding the Mercedes seat will continue to develop over the remaining races in the 2024 F1 season. Hamilton stated that he will welcome with open arms whoever Mercedes chooses as his teammate for next year.