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Carlos Sainz has conceded that not securing a seat with another top F1 team in 2025 once it was announced that he would be departing Ferrari “hurt” his ego.
Carlos Sainz was initially aiming to extend his deal with Ferrari before news broke that Lewis Hamilton would replace him next season. Despite being considered for the vacant Mercedes drive, the team selected Andrea Kimi Antonelli instead. Red Bull opted to retain Sergio Perez alongside Max Verstappen, overlooking talks with Sainz about a potential return. Sainz ultimately signed a multi-year contract with Williams, accepting the reality that other opportunities were not meant for him. He expressed both disappointment and excitement, believing that Williams’ long-standing support warranted his commitment to the team’s future success. Sainz highlighted his eagerness to contribute to Williams after highly anticipated negotiations from other teams lower in the grid.
