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Lewis Hamilton had a conversation with Carlos Sainz about Mercedes after taking his seat at Ferrari, with Netflix coming tantalisingly close to unearthing for Drive to Survive how the British driver felt about his former team.
Lewis Hamilton’s true feelings about Mercedes’ prospects of winning championships in F1 again were almost uncovered by Netflix’s microphones in the upcoming season of Drive to Survive, revealing the aftermath of his decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari. Hamilton was seen discussing potential options with Carlos Sainz, who he replaced at Ferrari, and even suggested Mercedes as a landing spot for the displaced driver. Sainz’s want of a multi-year deal was ultimately an obstacle in joining Mercedes, who preferred academy product Kimi Antonelli. Despite the uncertain future of Mercedes in the contemporary ground effect era, Hamilton expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win championships again. The upcoming season of Drive to Survive promises to spark debates on Hamilton’s move and the future of Mercedes in F1.
