Williams driver Carlos Sainz could make a sensational return to Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement for the F1 2026 season.

That is the claim of former Sky F1 pundit and FIA steward Johnny Herbert, who believes Hamilton and Ferrari could reach a mutual agreement to part ways at the end of the F1 2025 campaign if their troubles persist.

Carlos Sainz to replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari?

Sainz was forced to make way for Hamilton at the end of last year after the seven-time World Champion made the blockbuster move from Mercedes to Ferrari.

Hamilton’s Ferrari switch has so far failed to meet expectations with the British driver still awaiting his first podium finish in red after 14 appearances.

Sainz has also struggled in his new surroundings, finishing no higher than eighth so far fo

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