Lewis Hamilton will replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari next season. Sainz, the current Ferrari driver, has been informed by Mercedes that he is not part of their plans for 2025. His contract with Ferrari expires at the end of this season and he will be replaced by Hamilton.
Sainz has had a successful season, including winning the Australian Grand Prix. However, there are rumors that he may want to race for Mercedes.
On the other hand, Mercedes is facing a tough task after the departure of their star driver, Lewis Hamilton. Reports suggest that the German team has decided to focus on the sensational Prema Racing F2 driver for next season.
This news comes after Red Bull offered Hamilton a one-year contract, leaving Sainz in a difficult situation. Now, Sainz will have to perform well to secure a good deal for the 2025 season.
With Hamilton joining Ferrari next season, there are rumors that the team will make significant changes to their 2025 car. Under the leadership of , Ferrari is looking to adopt a pull-rod suspension concept similar to Red Bull’s.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged that improving the car’s performance is more challenging now due to cost caps and regulations. As a result, Ferrari is rumored to be abandoning their current suspension design and switching to a pull-rod concept for next year.
The team is already working on developing their 2025 challenger, aiming to make drastic changes compared to the SF-24. The remaining races of this season will play a crucial role in determining Ferrari’s approach for next year and their plans for the 2026 season.
