Lewis Hamilton could be on the verge of leaving McLaren to drive for Mercedes next season, according to former Jordan Grand Prix owner and BBC F1 chief analyst Eddie Jordan. The former Jordan team boss says Hamilton will replace Michael Schumacher, who will retire from Formula 1 for the second time at the end of the season. But, there are strong rumours that Lewis Hamilton management are in strong talks with McLaren to stay at the team for next season.
If Lewis Hamilton does move to Mercedes next season and Michael Schumacher does retire at the end of the season, Hamilton would be a good choice for Mercedes team. Such as the engine development for 2014 that works teams may have an advantage when it comes to developing and managing the new turbocharged, 1.6-litre V6 power-plants instead of McLaren will possibly a customer team or changing engines for 2014. But, I don't thinks its going to happen. I think Lewis Hamilton will stay at McLaren for another season at least in my opinion. Apart from winning in China, this hasn't been a good season for Mercedes anyway, would they be a top team at all in 2013? I really doubt it.
If Hamilton does leave for McLaren for Mercedes in 2013, who do you replace him at McLaren? it will possibly either be Paul di Resta, currently at Force India, or Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen. Raikkonen, who has experience of driving for McLaren from 2002-06, almost winning the 2003 drivers championship for McLaren. But, Raikkonen is contracted to Lotus in 2013, which means if McLaren wanted him, they would have to pay Lotus compensation. So more than likely it will be Paul di Resta if it does happen, who is also rumour for Mercedes next season too.
At the end of the day it's plainly silly season at this moment of time, remember last time last season that Kimi Raikkonen was off to Williams this season and was confirmed at Lotus at the end of November. Time will tell were Lewis Hamilton goes, were Michael Schumacher stays or not, were Paul di Resta stay or goes and who will be Ferrari's second driver. Remember we've got eight rounds left in this championship to go before 2013 even starts.
End of post for now. New post soon. That is all. Bye.
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