What Does Mercedes Do if Hamilton Leaves?

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Promote Russell to Number 1.

Promote Schumacher to Number 2.

Promote Vesti to Test Driver.

Otherwise, what's the point of a young driver programme, if you look elsewhere when you need to fill a seat?

Schumacher has some very tough competition for that seat. He would not stand a chance if Leclercc is interested in that seat. He would only have half a chance with Norris and De Vries, with De Vries more likely to land the position in this scenario. DeVries would give Russell a lot of headaches. I think he is faster and tougher than Russell. He is the sort of driver that can take the fight to Verstappen and Leclerc robustly.