Ex-F1 racer and Mercedes’ driver development director Jerome d’ Ambrosio set to follow Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes

D’Ambrosio might be the first of many from the Mercedes crew to join Ferrari.

Ex-F1 racer and Mercedes’ driver development director Jerome d’ Ambrosio set to follow Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes

Fred Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton, and Toto Wolff (Via: Imago)

It appears that Jerome d’Ambrosio, a former Formula One driver, will follow in Lewis Hamilton‘s footsteps by moving from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025. Earlier, the former driver for Virgin and Lotus pursued his racing career in Formula E. Eventually working with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff‘s wife Susie to break into the world of team management in Mercedes.

The 38-year-old Belgian then started to show up at grand prix wearing the Mercedes F1 livery. On Toto Wolff’s shoulder, seemingly being prepared to eventually take over as team manager. Jerome d’Ambrosio “has already agreed terms” with Vasseur. According to Motorsports NextGen Auto, he will move to Maranello as soon as his gardening leave is up.

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Toto Wolff seems determined not to resign until he returns Mercedes to the top. Jerome d’Ambrosio knows that his chances of promotion have been decreased. D’Ambrosio knows that Ferrari has old managers and will require good managers with great experience for their company.

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Lewis Hamilton responds to the controversy surrounding Red Bull and Mohammed Ben Sulayem

In recent weeks, Formula 1 has been entangled in controversy. There seems to be an internal power struggle within the Red Bull team. After team manager Christian Horner was first accused of acting inappropriately toward a female team member. The FIA then opened an internal investigation after accusations of race-fixing were made against Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

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The president of the organization Ben Sulayem is also under investigation for allegedly attempting to the certification of the Las Vegas street circuit. Lewis Hamilton was asked for his opinion in on these controversies prior to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Hamilton then added that for anyone who loves sport this thing is disappointing in terms of Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton the seven-time world champion, then commented it does not look good from outside and within sports doesn’t look good. But as the controversy’s investigation have begun. It will be interesting how it will impact the sports. As Formula 1 is a growing sport within the whole world. These controversies will may have a negative impact on the sports.

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