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Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz has found himself at the centre of a conspiracy theory that he attempted to embarrass Lewis Hamilton at last weekend’s Qatar…
Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz was caught up in a conspiracy theory alleging that he purposely tried to embarrass Lewis Hamilton at the recent Qatar Grand Prix. Since the beginning of the 2025 season, where Hamilton moved to Ferrari, displacing Sainz, the seven-time champion has faced difficulties. Sainz, now with Williams, has exceeded expectations with two podium finishes, a notable achievement as the team hasn’t reached the top three since 2021. Interestingly, Hamilton has failed to secure a podium at Sainz’s former team, Ferrari, this year. Following a close finish at the Qatar GP, an incident in the media pen involving Sainz showing two fingers led to speculation, which was later clarified by Sky F1 reporter Rachel Brookes as a light-hearted exchange between Sainz and Hamilton, dispelling the conspiracy theories surrounding the situation.
