Jacques Villeneuve shares his thoughts on Ferrari replacing Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton. Jacques Villeneuve on Ferrari's decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton.

Jacques Villeneuve has commented on Ferrari’s decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton for 2025.

Jacques Villeneuve’s comments

The 1997 Formula 1 World Champion expressed his thoughts as reported by the Spanish media outlet SoyMotor: “At Ferrari, there are two factions: one wanted Lewis Hamilton and the other wanted to keep Charles Leclerc.”

“Carlos Sainz was the sacrificial lamb but, ironically, it will be Sainz who comes out [of the situation] with a better arrangement.” – the former Formula 1 world champion believes.

“One might wonder if Ferrari is thinking: ‘What have we done?'” Jacques Villeneuve added in conclusion.

Too Soon for a Verdict

The much-anticipated arrival of Lewis Hamilton at Scuderia Ferrari, set for 2025, is the most talked-about topic in recent months in Formula 1.

Clearly, such significant news generates considerable media buzz, prompting every figure in the premier class of motorsport to voice their opinion.

Ferrari will only ask themselves “what have we done?”—the question Jacques Villeneuve refers to—if Lewis Hamilton’s results fall short of expectations; it will remain unknown what Carlos Sainz could have achieved in his place.

We will see if the track, which will be the only place to deliver an undeniable verdict, proves the former Canadian driver right.