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Carlos Sainz has expressed that his “door will always be open” to a return to Ferrari in F1 as his impending exit at the end of the season edges closer.
Ferrari’s move to acquire Lewis Hamilton from 2025 onwards alongside Charles Leclerc resulted in Carlos Sainz losing his seat, despite his talks for a contract renewal. Hamilton’s potential retirement before joining Ferrari leaves room for speculation that Sainz, at 30, could replace him in the future. Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur expressed his respect for Sainz and hinted at a possible reunion down the line, praising Sainz’s professionalism and contributions to the team. Sainz remains open to a future return to Ferrari but remains fully committed to his current project at Williams. Despite the challenges of knowing he would leave Ferrari during the season, Sainz maintained his dedication and focus on giving his best until the end.
