The F1 driver market is picking up pace as we enter the summer. The most significant move had already happened before the season got underway as Lewis Hamilton signed for Ferrari. Fernando Alonso was the next driver to confirm his plans. Despite holding talks with Mercedes over the Hamilton vacancy, he opted to sign a multi-year extension at Aston Martin instead. Nico Hulkenberg then became the second driver to change teams as he left Haas to return to Sauber. He made the switch with a view to 2026, when Audi will take control of the Swiss team. Alex Albon was already under contract at William…