According to Formu1a.uno's bombshell revelations, the reason why Scuderia Ferrari has not reached a contract extension with Spanish driver Sainz is because Elkan and Vassell are interested in signing Hamilton in 2025!
In this bombshell revelation, it even mentioned specific details, and claimed that if everything goes well, it is even possible that the official announcement should be completed in the next few days. In addition, it was also revealed that Leclerc and Scuderia Ferrari have a two-year contract extension, with an option to extend it for two years.
As the only driver to snatch a race title from Red Bull last season, Sainz's contract with Scuderia Ferrari expires in 2024. Previously, the news about the renewal of the contract between the Red Prancing Horse and Sainz, although it has not stopped, but the official announcement has not been delayed.
There have even been rumours that Scuderia Ferrari will be waiting for British driver Norris in 2025. As previously reported in the media, Ferrari's contract extension for Sainz has always been a plan B. Now Sainz's contract extension has been repeatedly postponed, which has also confirmed previous media reports. It can be seen that the Scuderia Ferrari really doesn't like Sainz very well.
For Hamilton, who is now 39 years old, if he can drive the red Prancing Horse in 2025, then it will most likely be his last chance to win the eight-time crown in his career. After all, today's Mercedes race car has completely lost its competitiveness, and last season's lack of results has already explained the problem. As predicted by professionals and the media, before Mercedes makes significant progress in its development, the only team left to compete with Red Bull Racing in the next few seasons is Ferrari. For the 2024 season, the Red Prancing Horse has set a goal of winning at least five races. Therefore, compared to the new contract of the Mercedes team, the olive branch of the Ferrari team is more attractive to Hamilton.
Although Milton now seems to be very open about whether he can win the drivers' championship again, in the heart of the seven-time champion, the reason why he is reluctant to retire is to achieve the feat of eight crowns, thus becoming the first person in F1 history. So it's no surprise that Hamilton has changed his doors. Imagine that in the 2025 season, the picture of Hamilton teaming up with Leclerc is also quite exciting for fans!