The bond between Carlos Sainz and Ferrari has remained strong even after the Spanish driver’s move to Williams, resurfacing after the Las Vegas Grand Prix with comments that once again open the door to speculation about his Formula 1 future. Carlos Sainz recalled his time at Ferrari during a meeting with Williams fans over the Las Vegas weekend, reigniting a topic that has been circulating in the paddock for months.
Everything began with a simple question asked during an informal conversation before the Las Vegas Grand Prix: what does it feel like to be the last Ferrari driver to have won a Formula 1 race? An apparently harmless curiosity that nevertheless reopened a sensitive topic, especially now that rumours of a possible return to Maranello have never completely faded.
The spontaneous, unfiltered nature of the encounter made it possible to capture an often overlooked aspect: how the human bond between a driver and a team can endure despite seasons passing, market decisions, and the relentless pressures of modern Formula 1.
Carlos Sainz’s words revealed an affection that goes beyond results and standings, inevitably shifting attention back to all parties involved: Ferrari, Williams, and the driver himself, who now finds himself at a crucial crossroads in his career.
“I left many good friends there, I want the best for them”
When a fan reminded him of his last victory with the Scuderia, Carlos Sainz opened up with honest and emotional words: «Honestly, I wish the best to Ferrari, to Charles, to Lewis and to everyone working there». The comment immediately sparked attention, especially when he added: «Even if they were winning this year without me, I would be happy for them. I left many good friends there».
The sincere, slightly nostalgic tone contrasts with the idea of a definitive separation between the driver and the team. The context adds further weight: Carlos Sainz finished the Las Vegas Grand Prix in fifth position after the double McLaren disqualification, a strong result that reinforces his credibility in a driver market more unpredictable than ever.
It is in this atmosphere that rumours about a potential return to Maranello have resurfaced, also fuelled by a recent report from French journalist Marc Limacher, who mentioned a Ferrari preparing for internal restructuring after the difficulties faced by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Carlos Sainz’s contract with Williams expires in 2026, the same year Lewis Hamilton’s deal ends, and this timing overlap only strengthens an idea that, after this weekend, seems far less remote.
One thing is certain – after those heartfelt words under the Vegas lights, Tifosi around the world are dreaming again.
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