Carlos Sainz Sr has claimed Lewis Hamilton was the one who initiated first contact with Ferrari ahead of his blockbuster F1 switch. Last February Hamilton shocked the F1 world by announcing he would be leaving Mercedes after 12 years to complete a move to rivals Ferrari in 2025.

Former Formula 1 driver Jacky Ickx has revealed an untold theory behind Lewis Hamilton's replacement of Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, suggesting that the decision ex

Carlos Sainz Sr has claimed Lewis Hamilton was the one who made an initial approach to Ferrari in the move that ended with his son losing his Formula 1 seat with the team. Sainz was angling to earn a renewal to his existing Ferrari deal that expired at the end of 2024 when he was told the team had reached an agreement to sign Hamilton.