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Staggering Ferrari sale emerges as F1 star set for team switch
A surprising turn of events has unfolded in Formula 1, with a significant Ferrari sale coinciding with the departure of a prominent driver. Carlos Sainz, after four seasons with the Scuderia, is leaving the team, having secured four race wins during his time with Ferrari.
Sainz’s departure marks the arrival of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who is set to replace the Spaniard at Ferrari. Hamilton, who has spent his entire F1 career with Mercedes, is making the bold decision to join the Italian team in a bid to secure an unprecedented eighth world title before the end of his career.
In a surprising twist, Sainz will continue his career with Williams, with the 30-year-old already having participated in promotional filming and track testing for the team earlier this month. His move to Williams marks a new chapter after a notable stint with Ferrari, but the transition is wrapped in sentimental gestures from his former team.
To bid him farewell, Ferrari gave Sainz two parting gifts. The first came when he took to the private Fiorano track with his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., who had the opportunity to drive the F1-75, a first for the rally legend and father of the departing Ferrari driver. This special moment was a significant gesture, showing the close bond between the Sainz family and the team.
The second gift, as reported by Italian media, was the F1-75 car itself, the very same car in which Sainz claimed his first-ever Formula 1 victory at the 2022 British Grand Prix. This tradition of gifting departing drivers with their iconic race cars is something Ferrari has reportedly followed in the past, offering a fitting farewell to a key figure in their team.
However, Sainz didn’t just receive gifts from Ferrari; he also decided to treat himself as part of his departure celebrations. Taking advantage of an extraordinary sale, the Spaniard reportedly made a significant purchase to mark his time with the prestigious Ferrari team. Though the details of the purchase remain unclear, it highlights how Sainz is closing this chapter of his career in a memorable way.
The combination of Ferrari’s symbolic gestures and Sainz’s personal indulgence underscores the importance of his time with the team and the respect between the driver and the iconic Italian outfit. As he transitions to Williams and Hamilton prepares to take the wheel at Ferrari, F1 fans are left anticipating the new dynamics in the sport as these major changes unfold.
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