After Ferrari endured one of their worst seasons in 2020, many doubted Carlos Sainz’s choice to move to the Italian outfit this season. However, Ferrari look a much improved team from last season, with Sainz and Leclerc looking strong as teammates. One driver who singled out their pairing is defending champion Lewis Hamilton.

While acknowledging the new generation of F1 drivers, Hamilton believes Ferrari look strong in terms of their driver pairing.

Lewis Hamilton believes Carlos Sainz is fitting well in Ferrari

Although Sainz struggled in the first four races this season, he stormed to his first podium with Ferrari in Monaco. The Spaniard put in good laps during practice and qualifying sessions in Baku, although he finished P9.

In an interview with Corriere, Hamilton believes the future of F1 looks bright. He mentioned Sainz’s current season with Ferrari, and how he’s doing well with Charles Leclerc in the Italian outfit.

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The Briton said, “I don’t watch rivals much, but the new ones are great. Lando Norris, George Russell, Charles, and above all Carlos: as soon as he got into the Ferrari he is driving very well, with Leclerc he forms a very strong couple. 

“F1 is in good hands, I foresee a fun future.” (Quotes translated from Google)

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Can Hamilton bounce back in the French Grand Prix?

Although the Briton qualified P2 in Baku, his race ended in disaster as he finished P15. While his title rival Max Verstappen crashed, Hamilton couldn’t take advantage and reclaim the lead in the driver’s championship.

However, the French Grand Prix gives Hamilton a great opportunity to bounce back after two dismal races in Monaco and Baku. The seven-time world champion is the only winner in Le Castellet since it returned to the F1 calendar in 2018.

With F1 returning to Circuit Paul Ricard after a two-year hiatus, can the defending champion reclaim the championship lead on June 20?

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