F1 2025 star reveals plans for RETIREMENT due to…read more
A current Formula 1 driver has shared his thoughts on retirement, even as he prepares to make a significant team switch in 2025. Carlos Sainz, who has spent several years with Ferrari, is set to leave the Maranello team after the 2024 season. His departure comes with the announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated move to Ferrari for the 2025 season, which has effectively displaced Sainz as Charles Leclerc’s teammate, despite the Spaniard’s strong performances during the season.
Despite the change, Sainz has made a remarkable impact in the 2024 season. Notably, he clinched two race wins: one at the Australian Grand Prix, shortly after recovering from appendicitis, and another at the Mexican Grand Prix later in the season. These victories came while Sainz was fully aware that his time with Ferrari was coming to an end. Throughout 2024, Sainz had been considering his future in the sport, weighing up different options, and ultimately, he secured a deal with Williams for the 2025 season and beyond.
Sainz’s move to Williams represents a shift from the championship-contending Ferrari team to a squad that, while competitive, is not quite in the same position at the top of the grid. The move suggests that Sainz will likely face a few seasons of battling in the midfield, with little immediate hope of competing for podiums. However, the Spaniard remains optimistic about Williams’ future, particularly with the new technical regulations arriving in 2026, which could offer the team a chance to close the performance gap to the front-runners.
While the move away from Ferrari could spark some regrets, especially given Ferrari’s return to championship contention in 2024, Sainz has expressed that he is not dwelling on his past with the Scuderia. Instead, he is focused on the opportunities ahead and on making the most of his remaining years in Formula 1. When speaking to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Sainz reflected on his time at Ferrari, but emphasized that he is not yet in a position to look back with sentimentality.
“I will reflect on what Ferrari represents and what it has done in history, I will do it more once I retire,” Sainz said. He added that in the future, when he is older and settled, perhaps “sitting on my sofa,” he would look back fondly on his experiences with Ferrari. For now, however, his focus is firmly on the present, particularly on the possibility of winning more races and on the daily challenges of being part of a Formula 1 team.
As Sainz transitions to his new role at Williams, he remains determined to continue pushing for success in the sport. His immediate attention is on the upcoming seasons, where he will have the opportunity to help shape the direction of a team that is hopeful for a brighter future. Sainz’s mindset shows his commitment to the sport and his desire to continue competing at the highest level. Retirement, for now, is not a concern, and he has no plans to dwell on the past. He is firmly focused on what lies ahead, confident that his time in F1 will be defined by future successes rather than what has already been achieved.
