Carlos Sainz was outperformed by Charles Leclerc in the 2023 F1 season.
The Ferrari F1 team has made a significant change for the 2025 season. They have made this decision at the expense of someone else. Despite the controversy surrounding this decision, it has been argued that it was not unfair.
Carlos Sainz has been a part of the Ferrari team since 2021. He has been successful so far, but the opportunity to sign F1 legend Lewis Hamilton was too good for Ferrari to pass up.
Vasseur recently explained the decision, stating:
Vasseur’s comments make it clear that signing Hamilton is a major milestone for Ferrari. He also suggests that Sainz was not replaced due to his performance, but solely because of Hamilton.
Although Fred Vasseur has given his reasons for letting go of Carlos Sainz, Sainz will have a chance to shine in the upcoming 2024 F1 season. If Ferrari’s SF-24 proves to be competitive, Sainz will strive to win his first world championship.
He possesses all the necessary skills and it’s worth noting that he was the only non-Red Bull driver to win a Grand Prix in 2023, achieving this feat at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ferrari recently unveiled their 2024 car and with testing scheduled to begin on February 21st, all eyes will be on the number 55 car. Last year, Carlos Sainz finished the season in seventh place with 200 points, while his teammate Charles Leclerc finished in fifth place with 206 points.
According to the Source firstsportz.com