Former Formula 1 driver suggests that Ferrari acted hastily in hiring Lewis Hamilton after Carlos Sainz’s victory at the Australian Grand Prix.

Christian Danner expressed concerns about Fred Vasseur’s hasty decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton in 2024. Sainz’s impressive performance at the Australian GP led many to question the motivation behind Hamilton’s surprising hiring by Ferrari. Danner believes Ferrari may have acted too quickly and succumbed to the “Mercedes curse” without considering Sainz’s current form. He suggests that Vasseur should have waited longer before making such a drastic change, as Hamilton’s recent performance has not been satisfactory. Danner sympathizes with Hamilton, but believes Sainz’s exceptional performance could have overshadowed the seven-time world champion.

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