F1 roundup: Antonelli opens Ferrari door, Hamilton delusion, Alonso's $5m Bugatti
Summary
Kimi Antonelli refuses to rule out a future Ferrari move, Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari tensions resurface, and Fernando Alonso buys a $5m Bugatti – all in today's F1 roundup.
Kimi Antonelli has refused to rule out a future Ferrari move, insisting his focus is on winning with Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari relationship shows familiar strains, while Fernando Alonso has splashed out on a $5 million Bugatti.
Why it matters:
Antonelli is the only Italian and leads the championship. Ferrari's interest, acknowledged by Wolff, makes his future key. Hamilton's tension could impact Ferrari's title hopes.
The details:
- Antonelli won't rule out a future Ferrari move, insisting his goal is winning with Mercedes. Wolff admits Ferrari will 'do everything' to land an Italian driver.
- After winning in Barcelona in June, Hamilton believed he could fight for the title. Three months on, the cracks have reopened as he realises Ferrari isn't yet a title-winning package.
- Alonso, who has all of Aston Martin's three points this season, bought a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse worth $5 million.
- Ferrari announced a multi-year partnership with Japanese tech firm Rakuten from F1 2027. Rakuten was previously linked to McLaren in 2014.
What's next:
With nine races left, Ferrari sits second in the standings. Antonelli speculation will intensify, while Hamilton's relationship with the team will be watched.
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