Is Carlos Sainz leaving Ferrari at the end of 2024?
The departure of Carlos Sainz from Ferrari at the end of 2024 left F1 fans with mixed emotions — sadness, frustration, and, of course, endless speculation. Carlos Sainz, the driver who charmed Ferrari fans for four years with his consistent performances, will now pilot a Williams car in 2025. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will join Williams in 2025, the team confirmed Monday, ending months of speculation about the Spanish driver’s future.Carlos Sainz, the driver who charmed Ferrari fans for four years with his consistent performances, will now pilot a Williams car in 2025. After being replaced at Ferrari, Sainz embarks on a new journey with Williams.He took further wins for Ferrari at Singapore in 2023, as well as Australia and Mexico City in 2024. Replaced by Lewis Hamilton for 2025, Sainz joined Williams to partner Alexander Albon, claiming two podiums at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the Qatar Grand Prix.Carlos Sainz admits that if he had stayed at McLaren, he would be fighting for the Formula 1 title. He compares his time at Ferrari with McLaren’s current situation and reveals his great motivation at Williams.Ferrari even took steps to ensure a smooth transition, including releasing Sainz from his contract restrictions early so he could participate in post-season testing in Abu Dhabi with Williams, his new team.
Who will replace Sainz in Ferrari?
Oliver Bearman: British teenager replaces Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for Saudi Grand Prix as Spaniard undergoes surgery. British teenager Oliver Bearman will replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spaniard underwent successful surgery for appendicitis. Williams have signed outgoing Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz for the 2025 Formula 1 season on a two-year deal. Sainz has been seeking a 2025 seat since Ferrari announced in February that they were replacing him with Lewis Hamilton next year.Colapinto left Williams to join Alpine as a reserve driver. Haas fielded an all-new line-up in 2025; Nico Hülkenberg departed the team after two seasons to drive for Sauber, he previously competed for Sauber in 2013. He was replaced by Haas’s reserve driver Oliver Bearman, who stepped up from Formula 2.Oliver Bearman announced as Haas driver for 2025 Oliver Bearman will become an F1 driver in 2025 with Haas, having signed a multi-year deal with the team that will see him graduate from Formula 2. A member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Bearman made his F1 debut in 2024, standing in for an ill Carlos Sainz Jr.Sainz left Ferrari after the 2024 season and was replaced by Lewis Hamilton for 2025. After his departure, Ferrari rewarded him with his race-winning F1-75 chassis from 2022.
Who will replace Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari?
Oliver Bearman has quietly emerged as Ferrari’s most compelling long-term option to replace Lewis Hamilton, blending remarkable composure with a trajectory that mirrors the Scuderia’s most successful driver transitions. Charles Leclerc has opened up about his experience of working with Lewis Hamilton so far at Ferrari, with the Monegasque admitting that he was “surprised” by the similarities in their driving styles which he views as a positive factor for the team.Ferrari’s car was not competitive at the start of the year, while Hamilton struggled to adapt to its characteristics, and had questions about the way the team worked.
Does Ferrari regret dropping Sainz?
Former Haas team chief Guenther Steiner believes that some of the Ferrari team regret replacing Carlos Sainz with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. The Spaniard found himself on the hunt for a new team after being replaced by the Briton after a four-year stint with Ferrari. Hamilton says he doesn’t regret joining Ferrari; focused on 2026. Lewis Hamilton said his focus is already on 2026 after a disappointing first season with Ferrari, but stressed he does not regret joining the Italian team.