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Carlos Sainz Sr has claimed Lewis Hamilton was the one who made an initial approach to Ferrari in the move that ended with his son losing his F1 seat with the team.
Sainz was aiming for a renewal of his Ferrari contract, but was informed that the team had signed Hamilton, resulting in Sainz’s departure. Hamilton used an exit clause in his Mercedes contract to fulfill his dream of joining Ferrari. Mercedes revealed that Hamilton’s departure was due to the team’s reluctance to commit to his desired long-term extension. Sainz Sr suggested that Hamilton initiated the move to Ferrari, not the team. Ferrari and Sainz parted amicably, with the possibility of a future reunion not ruled out. Sainz had a special farewell from Ferrari, including a private drive at the Fiorano test track with his father in the 2022 car he claimed his first F1 victory with.
