However, Hamilton’s decision to join the team meant that four-time grand prix winner Sainz was ousted from the Italian outfit, and was forced to look for a drive elsewhere.
The Spaniard eventually decided to sign for Williams, and Sainz has used the winter break to get better acquainted with his new team.
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Williams have already launched their 2025 challenger, with Sainz taking to the track at the Silverstone circuit to get to grips with the new machinery.
During his appearance with his new team, Sainz reflected on his final season with Ferrari and revealed they were close to fighting for the title, and also tipped Hamilton to be successful in 2025.
“When I left Ferrari I did feel the team and Charles were ready to fight for a world championship and with Lewis joining that chance is only going to increase,” he said to the Guardian.
“When I look at Lewis’s results and his background and what he has achieved, I can only say that there will be a very high chance that he is going to be competitive for Ferrari.
“But like everything, it will all depend on how well he can adapt to the car and how well he can adapt to the team.”
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