Carlos Sainz and Ferrari: new details emerge about the (definitive?) farewell. Carlos Sainz Sr. has spoken about his son’s departure from Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz Jr.’s exit from Ferrari has been one of the most discussed topics in Formula 1, and his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., shared his thoughts in a recent interview. The former rally champion analyzed the circumstances leading to the end of his son’s journey with the Scuderia, highlighting the professionalism with which the process was handled.

Carlos Sainz Sr. began by stating that his son did not make any mistakes during his time at Ferrari. However, the situation became complicated due to a “perfect storm” of circumstances, triggered by Lewis Hamilton’s interest in joining the Scuderia.

“Ferrari was happy with Carlos, but Lewis Hamilton’s approach changed everything. Lewis took the first step, expressing his desire to race for Ferrari, and this influenced the dynamics within the team.”

Carlos Sainz’s departure from Ferrari: his father’s new comments
Carlos Sainz Sr. emphasized that, despite the situation, Ferrari maintained confidentiality during the negotiations, avoiding any leaks. The former rally champion praised Ferrari for the respect shown to his son.

Additionally, Carlos Jr. received a unique farewell, with the opportunity to drive a Scuderia car at Fiorano. This gesture reflects the respect and admiration the Italian team has for the Spanish driver.

“Ferrari organized an extraordinary send-off, something never granted to other drivers in the team’s history. This shows how much of a positive impression Carlos left and the great work he did during his time at Ferrari.”

Despite the farewell, Carlos Sainz Sr. is optimistic about his son’s future. He stated that Carlos Jr. has shown great maturity and that the best of his career is still ahead of him. His ability to grow and improve every year makes him a unique driver in the Formula 1 landscape.

“Carlos keeps improving season after season. Some drivers reach their peak quickly, but he continues to progress, and I believe his best version is yet to come.” And who knows, perhaps one day the Spaniard might return to what was his home for four years—Maranello.