Carlos Sainz says that he knew Charles Leclerc would never be the driver to be replaced by Ferrari when the prospect of Lewis Hamilton became realistic. The Spaniard had been eyeing up a contract renewal at Ferrari as he headed into the F1 2024 season,

Lewis Hamilton's new team-mate Charles Leclerc has revealed a major split in the lead up to their debut season racing alongside each other at Ferrari. Hamilton has now officially joined the Scuderia after leaving his former team Mercedes following a 12-year stint of racing with the Silver Arrows.

Today's F1 news round-up features Carlos Sainz's 'hurt' at losing a Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton — who some believe is near retirement.