F1 driver market: A Like from Carlos Sainz’s mother casts doubt on Ferrari driver’s future?

In recent months, rumors about the possible future of Scuderia Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have spread like wildfire, fueled by the fact that no one has renewed their contracts beyond the 2024 Formula 1 championship. Speculation has run rampant, with some unconfirmed and unrefuted rumors from those directly involved. Thus, Charles Leclerc was reportedly ready to terminate his contract to seek his fortune elsewhere, while Carlos Sainz was supposedly going to be replaced by Lewis Hamilton to secure a spot at Audi in 2025. The current driver lineup has consistently denied these reports, emphasizing their desire to stay in Maranello.

In addition to all this, there is also the fact that the relationship between the teammates isn’t the rosiest, with an internal battle for the lead driver role. Therefore, a recent rumor has emerged: Carlos Sainz would not want to renew if he is still alongside Charles Leclerc. If this is true, Carlos Sainz’s time at Ferrari may be limited, as the Maranello team is unlikely to let go of its prized asset. It seems almost unlikely that such a request was actually made, but partial confirmation could come from the mother of the Ferrari number 55, who liked a Twitter post discussing the topic. Social media interactions should be taken with a grain of salt, as likes can be given without any specific intention, but with the few likes the woman leaves on the platform, nothing is left to chance.