Que sí, que no, que este, que aquel (SPA-ENG)

Yes, no, this, that

At the end of this season, perhaps as it hasn't happened for a long time, Formula 1 is experiencing a turbulent series of rumors about which drivers will sit in the few coveted seats in 2025.

Indeed, practically all of them, except for perhaps one team, have confirmed their two drivers for the start of the next tournament, but rumors come and go, putting a cloak of suspicion on several of the current line-ups and even making signed and confirmed contracts doubtful.

This is partly the fault of the teams themselves, some of which have decided to cut drivers for different reasons. The cases of Logan Sargeant and Daniel Ricciardo are the most emblematic.

We already had the first revolt when before leaving the pits to contest the first race of the year, Lewis Hamilton announced his move to Ferrari, a shocking blow that even today seems incredible.

From then on, everything was uncertain, and another proof of this is the early announcement of Carlos Sainz's move to Williams. The Spaniard secured himself a seat by demonstrating good reflexes after being left out of the Prancing Horse team thanks to the previously announced arrival of the former champion. It is very likely not the team that Sainz would have chosen if he could have, Williams is not Ferrari, at least not at the moment. Surely the Spaniard, like most drivers, believed he was worth much more than others were willing to acknowledge and the bucket of reality soaked him completely.

This Williams issue also touches on Franco Colapinto, who has caused a huge stir with his arrival, due to the results obtained so far and his charisma. He has made such a good impression that yesterday at the press conference after training when the McLaren and Williams drivers were together in the press conference, Oscar Piastri asked him to teach him Spanish because he realized that his comments and interviews were funny and were followed with great attention by a large number of journalists and he wanted to understand.

Well, leaving aside the sympathy of the Argentine driver, Williams is probably somewhat sorry to have hired Sainz, the young driver from his school is showing that he could easily have occupied the second place next year without having to resort to someone from outside. For now, Franco will remain as reserve driver.

The atmosphere at Red Bull is also tense. Although Mexican Checo Pérez has a one-year contract, his poor performance this season has put the team in a very uncomfortable position to retain the constructors' championship, which they had so easily obtained in the past. To make matters worse, there are statements by important participants in the team's decision-making table who have hinted that they may be able to dispense with his services before time.

As if this were not enough seasoning in the salad of rumors, there are now some questions about the two-time champion of the category, the also Spanish Fernando Alonso, who unexpectedly missed some of the promotional events for the Mexican Grand Prix that is being held this Sunday. Some mentioned the possibility that the Aston Martin driver, tired of the poor performance of his cars plus the years he has been in the category, was seriously thinking of giving way to the young drivers who have been pushing forward with their talent and courage.

Finally, at least as far as I know about these rumors and gossip, a rumor has appeared in the last few days about the possible return of Valtteri Bottas to the Mercedes team. I don't know how much truth there is in this, but it certainly adds to the rumor mill.

We will have to wait a few weeks for the tournament to conclude and know with total clarity what was true and what was not, the pending contracts will be signed, the transfers will be finalized and there we will also know if there is any other dismissal, any retirement or surprise arrival.

How nervous!!!!