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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Carlos Sainz’s win at the Australian Grand Prix shows “what human power can do” amid
Ferrari made a surprising announcement before the latest season that they signed Lewis Hamilton to join Charles Leclerc in 2025, leaving Carlos Sainz without a seat for the upcoming season. Despite Sainz’s success last year and a strong start in 2024 with a podium finish in Bahrain, he missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, raising concerns about his participation in the Albert Park race. Sainz surprised everyone by securing a front-row position and leading Ferrari to a 1-2 finish after Max Verstappen’s retirement, while Mercedes faced challenges in Melbourne. Toto Wolff congratulated Ferrari and commended Sainz for his performance, acknowledging the tough journey Carlos had to overcome. Mercedes is evaluating options to replace Hamilton, with Verstappen, Alonso, and Sainz among the contenders, but Wolff emphasized the importance of taking time to make the right decision based on the available candidates and the evolving situation in the Formula 1 landscape.
