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Carlos Sainz’s ‘hurt’ admission; Hamilton ‘won’t last’ verdict – news round-up

Carlos Sainz’s ‘hurt’ admission; Hamilton ‘won’t last’ verdict – news round-up

Elizabeth Blackstock

09 Feb 2025 10:00 PM

Carlos Sainz looks down in the garage with Williams mechanics looking on in the background

Carlos Sainz has swapped Ferrari for Williams for the F1 2025 season

Carlos Sainz has opened up about the challenges of losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton — a driver who Bernie Ecclestone believes is on the brink of retirement.

We’ve got all this and more in our F1 news round-up for Sunday, February 9.

F1 news: Carlos Sainz admits Ferrari sacking was tough

Carlos Sainz says that he knew Charles Leclerc would never be the driver to be replaced by Ferrari when the prospect of Lewis Hamilton became realistic.

The Spaniard had been eyeing up a contract renewal at Ferrari as he headed into the F1 2024 season, only for the Scuderia to sign Lewis Hamilton to take his seat instead.

Read more: Carlos Sainz ‘hurt’ in Charles Leclerc admission over Lewis Hamilton switch

F1 news: Bernie Ecclestone is confident Lewis Hamilton’s days are numbered

Lewis Hamilton “won’t last” even two years at Ferrari following his switch from Mercedes, believes former F1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone.

After 12 seasons with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton has embraced a new challenge by moving to Ferrari at the age of 40 as he pursues a record-breaking eighth Drivers’ World Championship.

Read more: Lewis Hamilton ‘tired and unmotivated’ theory as ‘he won’t last’ verdict made

Big-money moves from F1 2025 stars:

👉 Revealed: Max Verstappen’s latest upgrade with new $50m private jet

👉 Lando Norris spotted in new $310k Lamborghini as stunning car collection grows

F1 news: Team RB turn to Red Bull for design inspiration

Racing Bulls 2025 car, the VCARB02, has drawn inspiration from Red Bull’s RB20 with a report in Italy claiming the new car has been homologated to accommodate the RB20’s ‘front suspension and shark-mouth sidepods’.

Showing sporadic form last season, Red Bull’s junior team made the call to update the rear of the car for the final three races, taking on components from Red Bull’s RB20.

Read more: Clear Red Bull inspiration in Racing Bulls’ F1 2025 project – report

F1 news: Team radio on the line in FIA cursing saga

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has not ruled out a possible “shutdown” of team radio communications, in the cases of Formula 1 drivers swearing.

The FIA has introduced an update to the International Sporting Code ahead of the 2025 season that could see drivers across its series given hefty fines for misconduct, up to potential suspensions and points deductions for repeat offences.

Read more: FIA president not ruling out team radio ‘shutdown’ in swearing response

Carlos Sainz says that he knew Charles Leclerc would never be the driver to be replaced by Ferrari when the prospect of Lewis Hamilton became realistic.

The Spaniard had been eyeing up a contract renewal at Ferrari as he headed into the F1 2024 season, only for the Scuderia to sign Lewis Hamilton to take his seat instead.

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