Carlos Sainz is ‘not going to lie’ that he faces an ‘important’ phase of his Formula 1 career now the Spaniard has lost his seat at Ferrari to Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes. The Scuderia opted against awarding Sainz a new contract to continue racing in red beyond 2024 to sign Hamilton up. Ferrari were in talks with the 29-year-old about a fresh deal with his terms expiring this year. But a chance to sign a seven-time champion was too appealing. Hamilton is the most successful driver in Formula 1 history with a record tally of 103 Grand Prix wins, 104 pole positions and 197 podiums. He also matche…