F1 News: Carlos Sainz Delivered Bad News As 'No Good Option Available' For 2025 Seat

Carlos Sainz faces an uncertain future after his current team, Ferrari, decided to replace him with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season. As Hamilton prepares to transfer from Mercedes in hopes of securing another world title, the displacement of Sainz showcases the cutthroat nature of team strategies and driver placements in the sport.

This season, the British driver has struggled to match the performance of his younger teammate, George Russell, and has consistently finished behind him, most recently at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. On the other hand, Sainz, who clinched a victory in Australia and remains fourth in the championship standings, finds his career at a crossroads despite a notably strong performance.

Gerhard Berger, a former Ferrari driver, shared his insights on Sainz's challenging situation. Reflecting on Sainz's commendable performance, Berger expressed his disapproval of Ferrari's decision. He explained to Bild, as quoted by GPBlog:

"Very sad. I feel a bit sorry for him because he is almost equal to Leclerc. But Ferrari has chosen Hamilton, who should provide new dynamism. In the wake of Lewis, one or two important technical people are definitely coming along, and Ferrari need them. One of them could be Adrian Newey."

Berger’s comments underline the strategic considerations that teams must manage, balancing between leveraging experienced talent like Hamilton and fostering their own home-grown racers. However, for Sainz, the upcoming season poses great difficulties:

"For him, it is hugely difficult because there is no good option available at the moment."

The Spaniard’s potential next steps involve considering positions with other teams such as Williams and the Sauber team, which is due to become Audi in 2026. Yet, despite these possibilities, none seem to offer the competitiveness and stability Sainz desires. Berger also touched on the preferences of top-level teams like Red Bull, noting, "But they prefer their own," referring to their approach of promoting internal talent.

The broader implications of these moves are significant. Hamilton’s shift to Ferrari not only aims to rejuvenate his career with a fresh title pursuit but also signals potential major shifts in the technical backbone of Ferrari, with new talents possibly joining the ranks.