{"id":142620,"date":"2025-05-29T23:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/142620\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T23:20:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:20:09","slug":"f1-star-carlos-sainz-issues-damning-lewis-hamilton-ferrari-verdict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/142620\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 star Carlos Sainz issues DAMNING Lewis Hamilton Ferrari verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carlos Sainz<\/a> has discussed Lewis Hamilton<\/a>\u2019s difficult start to his Ferrari<\/a> career, but the Spaniard\u2019s words do not bode well for the Formula 1 champion. <\/b><\/p>\n

\nHamilton replaced Sainz<\/a><\/b> at the team and the 30-year-old was forced to look elsewhere for a race seat, eventually settling for Williams who have proven to be regular points contenders in 2025. <\/p>\n

\nF1 HEADLINES:<\/b> Christian Horner update issued as Red Bull star makes contract admission<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nHowever, Sainz has had trouble adapting to his new team compared to established team-mate Alex Albon, much like Hamilton against Charles Leclerc<\/a> at Ferrari. <\/p>\n

\nSpeaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>, Sainz sympathised with Hamilton and revealed just how long it takes to adapt at a new team, which is perhaps a concern for the seven-time world champion if he wants to earn an eighth title anytime soon. <\/p>\n

\n“The adaptation period is long, especially when you are alongside drivers who know the team and the car well, as in the case of Leclerc or Albon,\u201d Sainz said. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cThey are already at the limit and what you can do is try to learn as quickly as possible to get to their level. It is a very long process and the talent of the driver has nothing to do with it.\u201d <\/p>\n

Can Hamilton win an F1 title with Ferrari?<\/p>\n

\nSince arriving at Ferrari, Hamilton has been out-qualified by team-mate Leclerc on seven out of eight occasions and the gap between the pair was emphasised once again in Monaco. <\/p>\n

\nLeclerc secured the team\u2019s second grand prix podium<\/a><\/b> of the season in Monaco, whilst Hamilton was left stuck in the pack after he was faced with a grid drop for the race. <\/p>\n

\nHowever, neither Hamilton or Leclerc have appeared happy with Ferrari\u2019s pace in 2025, with the two drivers absent from regular podium contention – let alone the title fight. <\/p>\n

\nThe Ferrari drivers will be hoping that upgrades at the Spanish Grand Prix<\/a><\/b> can remedy their pace issues this year, or else they will be reliant on the 2026 regulation changes to launch a championship campaign. <\/p>\n

\nF1 HEADLINES:<\/b> Christian Horner update issued as Red Bull star makes contract admission<\/a><\/p>\n

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