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What next for Sainz after Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 switch bombshell?
The revelation that Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes for Ferrari means that there is no room for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari when his current contract expires in 2024. Sainz had hoped to secure his future with Ferrari before the start of the new season, but talks dragged on. It appears that Ferrari was planning another option, which turned out to be Hamilton. As a result, Sainz is now a free agent heading into 2025, with several possible vacancies to consider. One of these options is the open seat at Mercedes, where Sainz could join and compare himself to potential teammate George Russell. The early races of 2024 will likely clarify the fate of Mercedes’ ground-effects recovery, which may influence Sainz’s decision.
