Shifting Gears: Lewis Hamilton's Move to Ferrari and the Carlos Sainz Conundrum
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Lewis Hamilton is synonymous with Formula One. He shocked the sport by announcing his departure from the German team and his move to Ferrari. The decision, which will take effect in 2025, marks a significant shift in his career. This surprise move has also left Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz without a drive for 2025. Sainz has been delivering great performances in 2024. He raises the question of whether Ferrari underestimated him.
Lewis Hamilton To Ferrari
Hamilton is one of F1's most significant drivers. He has partnered with the best team in the sport's history. The British driver has won seven World Championships. He is trying very hard to win his eighth before the end of his career. Hamilton started 2024 poorly. His teammate George Russell has been better on most weekends. Sainz has been on the podium at every race this year. Of course, he didn't enter the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because of appendicitis. Thanks to the Hamilton move, Sainz will be looking for a new home in 2025. Sainz keeps performing great. Many people will wonder if Ferrari was right to let him go.
Will Ferrari Regret Letting Carlos Sainz Go
Toni Cuquerella used to work at Ferrari. He believes that Sainz's 2024 performance has been great. He further speculates that Ferrari may come to regret their decision to let him go. Cuquerella shared his insights on the Sainz situation in an interview with DAZN. He hinted at a potential twist in the story.
"I think that if you take away the points because there was a race that Carlos couldn't do. It is making Ferrari rethink whether they did the right thing," Cuquerella said to DAZN.
"Whoever made the decision will have a bad end of the year."
Cuquerella said the Spaniard has adapted well to Ferrari's 2024 car.
"Since the SF24 arrived in the lives of the Ferrari men, Carlos feels much more comfortable. He has much more confidence," he commented.
Quotes via GPfans.com
It will be interesting to see how the rest of 2024 plays out for Sainz and Hamilton. The Spaniard is one of the top drivers on the grid today and will have a lot of interest from top teams. They are both excellent drivers and have what it takes to reach the top of F1. Sainz and Hamilton want a strong 2024. They want to prove they can get good results for their new teams.
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