Lewis Hamilton is about to close the Mercedes chapter. He only has three races left to run with the Silver Arrows before heading to Ferrari where he will reunite with Charles Leclerc. But now another driver could arrive at Maranello in the person of Guanyu Zhou.
The Formula 1 is about to experience a moment of history. Indeed, in a few weeks, Lewis Hamilton will begin his adventure with the legendary team Ferrari. The seven-time world champion regains the place of Carlos Sainz and he will team up with Charles Leclerc. He could also be required to rub shoulders with another driver.
Ferrari looking for a reserve
The cards have been redistributed in the paddock for the 2025 season. Reserve for Ferrari so far, Ollie Bearman will be behind the wheel of the Haas next season. So, The stable must find a new third man sinceAntonio Giovinazziwho shared this role with Bearmanwill not be able to occupy it full time since he must share his time with the World Endurance Championship. Ferrari should therefore recruit a new element.
Zhou at Ferrari?
According to information from Corriere della Serra, this driver could well be Guanyu Zhou. The Chinese is looking for an opportunity since he does not have a seat for the coming season. In fact, it was replaced, in the same way as Valtteri Bottaspar Nico Hulkenberg et Gabriel Bortoleto in the stable which will become Audi in 2026. The nationality of Zhou is a big advantage because the latter brings with it huge contracts from China. In addition, he knows well Ferrari since he was a member of l’Academy of 2014 and 2018. For the moment, nothing has been done as specified Nextgen-Auto.com. However, only his name was circulated. It therefore seems to be starting with a certain head start and could therefore support Charles Leclerc et Lewis Hamilton next season.
