Don’t jump to conclusions about Ferrari at the start of the season, with Jan Lammers convinced that, in the end, Charles Leclerc will get more out of Carlos Sainz.
After four races this season, Sainz sheds light on Ferrari’s decision to keep Leclerc while abandoning Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season.
Not only did the Spaniard finish on the podium every single race he started this year, as Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian GP after undergoing an appendectomy, but he also won in Australia with his hundred-cent record as the only non-red. . Engine of the bull that has won a Grand Prix since 2022.
Fans and pundits are wondering if Ferrari has dropped the driver from its line-up for 2025, especially after Leclerc smoothly replaced his teammate at Suzuka.
In the race for position, Sainz with his post-restart strategy with fresher tyres over 10 laps, the Spaniard managed to overtake Leclerc for 3rd place. The move came almost as soon as he hit his teammate’s rear wing.
Jan Lammers, however, attributes it to “peace and Ferrari” as both drivers understand their roles.
“They used two other methods and there’s a lot to be said for both. I expected Leclerc to finish in third place,” he told NOS.
“It’s clear that Sainz is the most productive of the team this season. It’s a very likely scenario because he leaves and Leclerc stays in the team.
But while Sainz is Ferrari’s most productive driving force on track with 3 podiums in 3 starts, Lammer doesn’t think that will remain the case for 20 races.
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“It’s still a very long season. You rarely see drivers have their hand all year round,” he said. “Leclerc will soon cede Sainz’s dominance as well. “
“But,” he added, “if he becomes the more productive Leclerc again, there may simply be a conversion of the guard. “
Lammers, however, doubts Ferrari’s decision to swap Sainz for Lewis Hamilton.
“I don’t know if it makes sense. Wanting to hire a seven-time world champion is understandable for Ferrari. But statistically speaking, how many more world championships will he win?If you need something for the future, go for a younger team. driver.
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