Lewis Hamilton created the surprise in the Paddock of Formula 1 by launching an unexpected ultimatum in Ferrari, the stable with which he signed to run from next season. According to sources close to the British pilot, Hamilton would have demanded that the Italian stable recruit the young Argentinian talent Franco Colapinto and, at the same time, separates from Charles Leclerc and Oliver Bearman, two of the most promising names in the stable.

This request surprised the leaders and supporters of Ferrari, Leclerc being considered as the future of the stable and an essential pillar of its long -term project. Bearman, on the other hand, was praised as a promising young hope having demonstrated great potential in Formula 2 and as a test pilot. His starting request aroused mixed reactions, many considering it as excessive demand, devoid of solid sporting foundations.

Franco Colapinto, the 21 -year -old Argentinian pilot, aroused the interest of several teams thanks to his recent performances in the lower categories. Hamilton, who has publicly congratulated Colapinto on several occasions, seems determined to make him his teammate, looking for a duo combining experience and youth, but on his own conditions.

In addition to these requirements, the seven -time world champion asked the CEO of Ferrari to make an immediate decision, further accentuating the pressure on the board of directors of Maranello. Some analysts interpret this approach as an attempt by Hamilton to take control of the sports management of the stable, while others see it as a strategy aimed at creating a more favorable competitive environment.

This situation has aroused internal tensions at Ferrari. Leclerc would be deeply upset by these words and would have already requested an urgent meeting with the management of the stable. Bearman, meanwhile, preferred to remain silent, even if his relatives expressed their “surprise and their disappointment” in the face of the words of the British veteran.

Ferrari has not published an official declaration on this subject, but these controversies are discussed in the coming hours, especially given the scale of the scandal, which could affect not only the team, but also the image of the brand in the world of motorsport.

Hamilton’s future at Ferrari is at stake, and the decision of the board will mark a turning point in the recent history of the stable. For the moment, the world of Formula 1 closely follows the course of this new chapter, rich in twists and turns, in politics and speed.