Carlos Sainz F1 News: Confusion over Ferrari star’s future amid Lewis Hamilton replacement links
Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has been left confused by the uncertainty surrounding the future of Carlos Sainz.
The Spainard is currently without a drive for the 2025 season after it was announced that he will be leaving Ferrari at the end of the year.
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His replacement will be seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who will partner Charles Leclerc next season on a multi-year deal.
Despite being set to become a free agent come season’s end, Sainz has enjoyed an impressive 2024 so far, which has included a win in Australia two weeks after he missed the race in Saudi Arabia with appendicitis.
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Herbert confused by Sainz’ future
With Hamilton’s move to Maranello, the F1 silly season has well and truly begun, with speculation being rife as to who will replace the Brit at Mercedes and where Sainz will end up.
The 29-year-old has been a target for several teams on the grid, with strong rumours suggesting that he bound for Williams from next season, replacing Logan Sargeant.
