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Carlos Sainz details the change in viewing Lewis Hamilton as an idol growing up, to racing him on track.
Carlos Sainz explained how his perspective on Lewis Hamilton has shifted from idol to competitor as they now go head-to-head in Formula 1.
After Hamilton switched to Ferrari for the 2025 season, Sainz received multiple offers and eventually joined Williams.
Despite idolizing Hamilton while watching him win his first championship in 2008, Sainz now sees him solely as a rival due to the competitive nature of F1.
Sainz secured a podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, outperforming Hamilton, prompting discussions on Ferrari’s decision to replace Sainz with Hamilton.
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner suggested that some within Ferrari may regret the swap, considering Sainz’s success with Williams compared to Hamilton’s challenging season at Ferrari.
