Lando Norris<\/a> in the drivers\u2019 championship with four rounds remaining.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n
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While the pair\u2019s rivalry has remained civil so far, another title fight in 2026 could heighten tensions.<\/p>\n
Aston Martin opportunity<\/p>\n
Aston Martin is expected to be a major player in next year\u2019s driver market. At 44, Fernando Alonso\u2019s retirement is inevitable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Spaniard has said that if Aston Martin provide him with a race-winning car in 2026, retiring at the end of the year could be on the cards.<\/p>\n
Lance Stroll\u2019s F1 future appears secure despite his underwhelming performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, if Aston Martin are serious about challenging for the constructors\u2019 championship, replacing Stroll may need to be considered.<\/p>\n
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Schumacher believes Aston Martin should be searching for two drivers for the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m just wondering where? Well, actually, I can\u2019t imagine [Piastri leaving now], because it was only at the beginning of the year, he extended his contract,\u201d he said on Sky Germany\u2019s F1 podcast.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that\u2019s certainly for two years plus options.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo now you can say, OK, he\u2019ll still be driving next year. That means he\u2019s looking for a seat for him the year after next.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I can imagine that anything green is interesting, even for Leclerc, who is already hinting that if Ferrari doesn\u2019t improve, he wants to leave.<\/p>\n
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\u201cSo, Aston Martin must be looking for two drivers. One reason is that Alonso is leaving. Yes, and I don\u2019t even want to talk about Stroll anymore.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the results speak for themselves. So that means there\u2019s potential and space. And that\u2019s also an exciting topic with Adrian Newey.\u201d<\/p>\n
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