Spurious Chatter Surrounding Hamilton's Switch
A clandestine phone conversation ignites a commotion!
As per the "Daily Mail" of the UK, Red Bull team head honcho, Christian Horner (50), allegedly suggested that Lewis Hamilton's (38) camp had expressed interest in a Red Bull arrangement. This conversation took place before this year.
However, Lewis Hamilton himself refutes these allegations in Abu Dhabi's paddock. The seven-time champion asserts that it was actually Horner who reached out to him.
Facing a question about the gossip, Hamilton observed, "No, I didn't initiate it. Christian wrote to me."
Hamilton also denies any interaction between his team and Red Bull's camp: "I checked with everyone in my team; nobody got in touch with them. However, they tried to contact us."
Curiouser and Curiouser?
Hamilton sheds light on the situation: "I retrieved my old cellphone with the old number, which I found at home. I switched it on and realized that I had hundreds of messages. Then I recognized one from Christian, extending an invitation for a meeting at the season's end."
And what exactly transpired? Hamilton revealed, "I responded from my new cellphone. I found the message a while later, it was from earlier in the year. So, it was months past."
It wasn't immediately clear from the message the purpose of the proposed meeting.
Hamilton's reply to Red Bull's team manager, Christian Horner, from a rival team was simply congratulations on an outstanding season and his hope that Mercedes would challenge Red Bull on the track once more in 2024. He also informed Toto Wolff, his Mercedes team manager, about the exchange.
Without a doubt, there's no shortage of activity in Formula 1 in the lead-up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi (race: Sunday at 2 pm, live on Sky)...
Hamilton's Potential Tilt Towards Red Bull
Although he initially denied such a chat, Lewis Hamilton admitted to receiving a message from Red Bull team manager Christian Horner expressing interest in a meeting at the conclusion of the season. This revelation was based on a conversation discovered on Hamilton's old phone.
Amidst all the frenzy, this conversation about a possible shift in motorsport for Hamilton took place several months after Horner's initial communication.
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It is worth noting that while the article mentions a conversation between Hamilton and Horner, the primary discussion revolves around Hamilton's move to Ferrari. There are no details reported or speculated in the sources regarding a potential move to Red Bull for Hamilton. The conversation between Hamilton and Horner seems to have been triggered by Hamilton's possible shift to Ferrari. The sources also mention rumors about Max Verstappen potentially moving to Aston Martin, but these do not concern Hamilton or Red Bull.
- Christian Horner's Perspective:
- Horner has commented on the intriguing move of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari, labeling it as "spectacular" for Formula 1. He expresses excitement about the possibility of multiple competitive teams, including Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes, making the 2025 season particularly exciting[1][3].
- Red Bull's Perspective:
- The sources do not report any direct talks or negotiations between Lewis Hamilton and Christian Horner regarding a potential move to Red Bull. Rather, they focus on Hamilton's impending move to Ferrari and its impact on the 2025 Formula 1 season[1][3].
