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Former Ferrari star tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton in seismic U-turn
Former Ferrari star Carlos Sainz may replace seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, causing a surprising turnaround for the Maranello-based team. Sainz, who was displaced by Hamilton at the end of the 2024 season, had to move to Williams as no other top team options were available for him. Hamilton has struggled to make an impact at Ferrari, failing to secure a podium finish in his first 14 races with the team. Speculation regarding Hamilton’s future at Ferrari has increased, with talks of potential early departure or retirement from the sport. Both Hamilton and Sainz will need to improve their performances significantly as they navigate through the challenges of the 2026 F1 season.
