Carlos Sainz has reversed the situation on Lewis Hamilton by asserting that the British driver has approached Ferrari for a position, despite previous beliefs that it was the Scuderia who had shown interest in him from the beginning.
Recent Formula 1 news headlines have been dominated by Hamilton and his unexpected move to Ferrari. The 39-year-old has been hailed as a loyal competitor, having spent 11 years with the Brackley team and now entering his 12th season. However, at this stage of his career, Hamilton seems to have concluded that his progress has stagnated under the leadership of [name], as he has failed to win a single Grand Prix in the past two years. This has prompted him to sign up for a switch to Ferrari, taking [name]’s seat.
Ferrari signed Carlos Sainz at the end of 2021, after he had already gained recognition for his impressive performances with McLaren. The Spaniard showed flashes of brilliance as a Scuderia driver, but struggled to maintain consistency in his results. In his debut season with the Maranello team, Sainz impressed everyone with a resounding victory at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. He repeated this feat in 2023, becoming the only non-Red Bull driver to win a Grand Prix that season.
However, Carlos Sainz’s fate seems to have already been sealed, as he recently revealed that Ferrari could not resist replacing him with Hamilton. Interestingly, Sainz disclosed that it was Hamilton who approached Ferrari, rather than the other way around.
“I think it is evident that when a seven-time world champion reaches out to a team like Ferrari, there will be interest, and it is possible that the contract will eventually be confirmed,” Carlos Sainz stated, as reported by GP Blog.
As the 2024 season approaches, Carlos Sainz is well aware that this will be his final opportunity to race for the prestigious [team name]. The Spaniard took to his official social media account to address his departure from Ferrari. In his statement, he promised the loyal fans (Tifosi) that he would shine brightly in his last season for them.
In other news, Sainz’s future in Formula 1 beyond 2024 remains uncertain, as his team has remained tight-lipped about his prospects. There have been rumors suggesting that Williams is considering signing him as Alex Albon’s teammate, potentially ending Logan Sargeant’s career in the pinnacle of motorsports. However, these reports are currently unsubstantiated, and only time will reveal where Carlos Sainz will end up in the 2025 F1 season.
According to the Source firstsportz.com