The driver carousel in
Formula 1 started early in 2020. Even before the start of the season in 2020, some drivers already know that they will change seats in 2021. However, not every team is eager to close the deals right now.
What does Mercedes do?
In a new video from
Sky Sports Craig Slater and
Martin Brundle talk about the contract situations in Formula 1.
Sebastian Vettel leaves
Ferrari, Carlos Sainz takes that spot and Daniel Ricciardo takes the place of Sainz at McLaren. However, who is going to Renault and what to do with the lineup of Mercedes?
''Mercedes postpones making the line-up until sometime during the season. They first want to see how that unfolds. That's why Valtteri Bottas and his management will look outside the door to see what the state of affairs is with other teams. Mercedes says to look internally, so George Russell is also an option'', says Slater in the video.
Investment of Renault
Besides Mercedes there is also room for Renault for 2021. The French race stable saw Ricciardo leave for McLaren and now has to look for a new leader. With that Fernando Alonso and Vettel are the names that come forward the most, but does Renault have to invest so much in a new driver?
''We have to remember that Renault is a factory team, so Vettel could certainly consider that. However, if I were Renault I would choose a young talent besides Ocon. Maybe Russell will be available for 2021. What matters now is the future, and those young drivers are important in that. So Renault better invest 25 million in the infrastructure, so they can build a car that is faster'', concludes Brundle.