SUMMARY
- Carlos Sainz hilariously reacts to Lewis Hamilton's forthcoming Ferrari F1 debut.
- The Spaniard reveals his sole advice to Hamilton as the duo prepares for an awkward seat switch at Ferrari.
Carlos Sainz has been one of the best drivers to race for Scuderia Ferrari in recent years. And the fact that the Spaniard was the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race in 2023 further solidifies the aforementioned statement. However, despite showcasing such a top-tier level of racing, Sainz suffered a heartbreak earlier this year when Lewis Hamilton swooped down like an Eagle and snatched his Ferrari seat with a multi-year deal.
Indeed, Sainz was busy negotiating with John Elkann and Co. hoping to sign a contract worth at least two years. The proceedings were initially smooth, with reports assuring the announcement would arrive within weeks after Charles Leclerc’s contract extension announcement. However, the reality suggested otherwise, as Elkann found an opening in Hamilton’s chapter and capitalized on that.
Lewis Hamilton will earn over $100 million per year at Ferrari, making him the highest-paid F1 driver ever.
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann will also put significant money toward Lewis Hamilton’s charitable initiatives.
They basically wrote him a blank check.
(h/t @GiulyDuchessa) pic.twitter.com/PJZyici2Rd
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) February 2, 2024
Ferrari seemingly ghosted Sainz without much hesitation and invested their entire energy in the seven-time world champion. And shockingly enough, the efforts paid off! Hamilton will sport the prestigious red suit from 2025 while Sainz will be left without a seat. Amidst such contrasting scenarios, Sainz recently opened up about the dramatic few days at Ferrari.
Furthermore, the two-time race winner had a piece of advice for his soon-to-be successor at Ferrari. Take a look at what Sainz had to say.
Carlos Sainz calls for help from Lewis Hamilton
Sainz recently joined hands with OTK Kart to unveil his own karting team CS55 Racing. The kart does have a classy look with shades of red, yellow, and black, bringing out his love for Ferrari. Amidst the new revelation, Sainz has asked for Hamilton’s advice on this new motorsport venture.
Carlos got asked today what advice he would give Hamilton. He replied “that he tests my kart”
Why are they asking him these things when he’s there for a different reason. There’s still a whole season left. At least he took it with humor 😭 pic.twitter.com/7Gmr738DIr
— Mari (@very_berry99) February 5, 2024
When asked about his advice for Hamilton ahead of the Mercedes superstar’s 2025 arrival, Sainz said in Spanish, “That he tests my kart,” as the entire media room burst into laughter. Sainz launched CS55 in the first week of February 2024 and acknowledged working on this project for over a year.
“After a full year of work and dedication, CS55 Racing is a reality! I am so happy to present to you this project I’ve done together with OTK Kart Group, whom I raced with when I was a kid! Looking forward to seeing it on track!” he wrote on social media. Overall, an exciting new venture awaits Sainz in karting, but, what does the future hold for the Spaniard in Formula 1?
Can Sainz find his way back to a top F1 team in the coming months amid vacancies at Mercedes, Audi, and maybe even Red Bull? Only time will tell.