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Carlos Sainz will depart Ferrari at the end of the season to be replaced by Lewis Hamilton, who joins following a long stint at Mercedes.
Veteran F1 journalist Ian Parkes warned that if Carlos Sainz wins the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Ferrari’s decision to choose Charles Leclerc over Sainz will come under scrutiny. Despite Sainz’s strong start to the season, he will be leaving Ferrari at the end of the year. Parkes believes a Sainz victory could reignite the debate about replacing him with Lewis Hamilton. The RacingNews365 podcast discussed the potential implications of a Sainz victory and if Ferrari made the right decision in choosing Leclerc over Sainz in the long term. The outcome of the Imola race weekend could lead to further questioning of Ferrari’s decision-making process regarding their drivers. Ultimately, the performance of Sainz at Imola may prompt fans to question Ferrari’s choice in retaining Leclerc over Sainz, especially if Sainz secures another victory.
