168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Carlos Sainz has been chosen by Mercedes as 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton’s replacement for the 2025 F1 season, according to Italian newspaper .

The publication from Ferrari's homeland insist that Sainz will join Mercedes on a two-year deal, teaming uꦬp with George Russell.

Rumours about Mercedes making a decision on their driver line-up come just under 24 hours 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Fernando Alonso was announced at Ast♕on Mart💖in for 2025 and beyond.

Alonso was linked with Mercedes heavilಞy, but decided to commit to Aston Martin.

With Alonso signed, Sainz is t❀he best driver left on the F1 driver market for 2025.

Mercedes had hoped 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen was available given Red Bull’s▨ off-track turmoil.

However, it seems Verstappen will remain with Red Bull which is no surprise if you consider their🧸 on-track performances.

Verstappen has won three of the opening four races in 2024 and remains the🍎 h♚eavy favourite for this year's world championship.

Sainz is a safe bet for Mercedes having enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 F1 se꧃ason, finishing on the podium in all three races - winning in Australia.

If the report is to be believed, Sainz has been handed a two-year Mer🐈cedes deal.

Sainz’s arrival at Mercedes will have a knock-on effect for the rest of the grid, particularly ♌their protege, Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Antonelli is expected to be placed at Williams for a couple of years, in similar fashion to 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell.

Russell spent three years at Williams꧟ before being promoted to Mercedes alongside Hamilton.

Sauber/Audi will have to look elsewhere given ꦅSainz was their top target.

Alpine duo 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Pierre Gasly and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Esteban Ocon have been mentioned, while 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Nico Hulkenberg remains in the mix.

The same report details that Red Bull are likely to retain 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Sergio Perez after his strong start to the year.