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1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve predicts Carlos Sainz won’t abide by the “team’s game” after Ferrari opted to replace
Ferrari announced that Lewis Hamilton will join the team in the 2025 season, leaving Carlos Sainz without a drive. Sainz had previously expressed his desire to stay with Ferrari for his entire F1 career. However, with the arrival of Hamilton, Sainz became collateral damage in Ferrari’s pursuit of the British driver. Sainz will now have to look for a new team and his bargaining power is diminished. Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Sainz has nothing left to lose and will focus on his own results rather than team dynamics. Sainz could potentially be a viable option for Mercedes as they search for Hamilton’s successor. However, a return to McLaren, where Sainz previously raced, is not an option as their driver lineup is already confirmed for 2025.
