Without even having started the season to see the level of Carlos Sainz with the Ferrari or that of Lewis Hamilton with the Mercedesthose of Maranello announced the signing of the seven-time champion for 2025.
This meant a bucket of cold water for the Madrid native, who began to navigate between teams to find a free place until last summer, when he decided to Williams.
Now that the news is more than digested, Toto Wolffhead of the star’s brand, revealed how he learned of the negotiations the two parties were having underway.
And it was because Father of Carlos Sainzwho called the Austrian to let him know what was going on… and maybe knock on Brackley’s door for his son.
‘The older Sainz called me and told me this is what was happening’Wolff explained in statements reported by ‘Autosport’.
Ultimately, Carlos was in negotiations with Mercedes, but the “dedication” that Wolff feels for Antonelli and above all the need to discover the new Verstappen pushed him to opt for the Italian jewel.
It was Carlos Sainz Snr who told Toto Wolff the news of Lewis Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari 👀 pic.twitter.com/3IjZh8cZFl
– Motorsport (@autosport) November 8, 2024
