According to reports, Pierre Gasly’s management will shortly contact Mercedes regarding the 2025 vacancy.
A significant upheaval in the driver market is certain to result from Lewis Hamilton’s decision to play one more season with Mercedes before switching to Ferrari the following year.
At the core of the merry-go-round is who Mercedes will choose to replace Hamilton the next year.
When they “weigh up their options,” Mercedes and Alpine driver Gasly are expected to have conversations, according to a report from F1.com.
The upcoming weeks should see an acceleration of “his management’s exploration of other opportunities.”
Today, Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin, Sauber, and other companies have open spots for next year.
Gasly’s and his colleague Esteban Ocon’s contracts are set to end this year, as Alpine is aware.
Furthermore, the research notes that “they are aware that their drivers are coveted by others.”
Ocon, whose career is still overseen by Mercedes, has also been mentioned as Hamilton’s replacement. Sauber is also interested in him.
Although Gasly and Ocon’s stays have previously been discussed, “talks are expected to become more frequent and formal” because of the desirable position that has emerged at Mercedes.
The fact that Toto Wolff’s group “is not in a rush to decide” has repercussions at Alpine.
Regarding his drivers, Team Principal Bruno Famin stated: “We are in constant communication with them.”
“We have spoken since the Hamilton news, and we were speaking prior to it.
“We are open and honest. They exhibit transparency.
“We are aware of our goals. We’ll watch to see how the market grows.
Naturally, we are considering all options. We must be prepared just in case. Nobody is aware of what might occur. Let’s use caution.
Regarding his next move, Ocon stated, “I feel good here, but we don’t know what the future holds in Formula 1.”
“Yeah, I’m concentrating on my work for this year right now.
“As long as you perform well and stay on course, teams will want you.”
When asked if he had been in touch with Mercedes’ Wolff to express his desire to take Hamilton’s place, Gasly said, “It’s the last year of the contract.” My primary concern right now is Alpine.
“I’m totally committed to the group. We understand what we agreed to. I am putting all of my effort into that.
“We are currently having discussions with the Alpine team about our future goals.”