From an infamous contract dispute to a switch prevented by injury – 8 F1 driver moves that never were
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The idea of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari was for many years a seemingly fanciful prospect – until it actually happened, with the long-speculated link-up finally taking effect this year as the seven-time World Champion embarks on a new chapter away from Mercedes. There are other much-hyped driver moves, however, that never came to be, despite some coming incredibly close to happening. We've been taking a look back at just a few of these switches that never occurred, from the big names that missed out on joining the Scuderia through to the surprise candidates who nearly partnered with the Silver Arrows…
