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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium after winning the race with third place Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium after winning the race with third place Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
The 2022 season has been a thrilling experience so far. Fans got to witness the new cars and the new drivers lineup for many teams this season. However, the renowned Spanish F1 journalist came up with some new rumors about the drivers’ lineup this season.
This season we saw a lot of drama around the driver’s lineup, like George Russell moving to Mercedes and Valtteri Bottas moving to Alfa Romeo. Moreover, the former Red bull driver Alex Albon took the wheels of Williams, F1 rookie Guanyu Zhou joined Alfa Romeo. And how can we forget the “Viking” return of Kevin Magnussen to Haas F1?
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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – MARCH 20: Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Haas F1 looks on from the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 20, 2022 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
After the Emilia Romagna GP, the famous Formula 1 analyst Albert Fabrega revealed a lot is happening in the driver’s market. So, fans can get to witness a swap of drivers between two teams this season.
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Fabrega revealed, “The market is already moving. Things are moving but I can’t say because they told me not to say anything. The one that leaves does not surprise me, the one that arrives, yes. Well, it is a change of drivers between teams.”
Fans’ suggestions on possible F1 driver swaps
Ever since the news came out about the driver swap this season, the social media platforms like Twitter have heated up with fans debating and sharing their thoughts on the possible driver changes which might happen this season.
There are some rumours about "some kind of driver trade(s)". I have been following news very closely. Like all of us, I would also want too see Oscar in a F1 machinery but let's wait a little bit more for the "real" rumours. It's too early for silly season. pic.twitter.com/MUfwuyEFHB
— Oscar Piastri 🇦🇺🇦🇺| F2-F3-FormulaRen. Champ (@oscar_piastri81) April 25, 2022
"It’s gonna be surprising who arrives, not who leaves"
Pato Ricciardo instantly jumps into my head, but also Piastri Latifi
— ً (@KoolKam_) April 24, 2022
He said “cambio entre equipos” which means trade between teams.
Automatically denies o ward from joining mclaren f1. https://t.co/CbbDyCqIEh
— Love United Hate Alpine (@AlpineAgenda) April 24, 2022
They gotta start allowing trades in F1. Lewis to Ferrari for Carlos sainz. Let’s go. #f1t
— Abhi (@swizz_e) April 24, 2022
a lot of people are saying Latifi-Mick but why the hell would Haas want Latifi I’m sorry😭
— leo🐋 (@LH44AA23) April 24, 2022
Albono for Gasly or Albono for Tsuonda?
— ♡ Emma Louise ♡ (@EmmaLouise_63) April 24, 2022
Personally i think it's alpine and mclaren, maybe Esteban and Daniel swapping places. But some are suggesting Williams and Haas so maybe there is something there!
— ✨ (@vettelsfour) April 24, 2022
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Looking at all the buzz, there are a lot of thoughts about the young Alpine prodigy Oscar Piastri going to Williams to replace Nicholas Latifi. Even the Alpine CEO wanted Piastri to gain some F1 experience driving for another team and then join Alpine when there is a vacant seat.
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MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 10: Pole position qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and Prema Racing celebrates in the Paddock during qualifying ahead of Round 5:Monza of the Formula 2 Championship at Autodromo di Monza on September 10, 2021 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Joe Portlock – Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images)
Many also suggest that Lewis Hamilton would leave the struggling Mercedes F1 to join Ferrari, who are dominating this season. But there are also rumors about a swap between Mick Schumacher and Carlos Sainz. There are many drivers who are getting linked to the Italian F1 team, but fans need to remember Sainz’s recently signed a new two-year contract.
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Undoubtedly, the news about a possible driver swap has created a lot of concern among F1 fans. But for now, we can just wait and let the F1 teams reveal those changes. Which F1 driver swap would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below.
