Formula 1 returns to Europe and the Spanish Grand Prix also represents the start of a return to more classic circuits, after the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. For Carlos Sainz the Spanish Grand Prix will of course be a special event, given that the Ferrari driver will race in front of his home fans for the first time since joining the Maranello team, as last year’s event took place without the public.
Hear from Carlos Sainz as he previews the Spanish Grand Prix:
The track for your home race is very well known to all the drivers, given that it has regularly been used for winter testing. What are its main features and which section do you like best?
Carlos Sainz: “This is definitely a track that we know very well and I think all drivers enjoy it. The track layout offers a mix of high, medium and low speed corners that makes it challenging to get the right balance of the car throughout an entire lap. I think turns 3 and 9 are the most thrilling ones. At turn 3, a long high speed right hander, we maintain a lot of G force from entry to exit and turn 9 is a great uphill high speed corner that we expect to take flat out, at least in Qualifying. The track has a lot of character and I look forward to driving this new car here in race conditions.”
You arrive in Spain from the race in Miami where you secured your best qualifying performance and your ninth career podium. What is your goal for the Spanish Grand Prix?
Carlos Sainz: “The goal, as in every other race weekend, is to extract the maximum out of our car and try to win the Grand Prix. The fact that it´s my home race makes it even more special because of all the fans and the support we get there, but in terms of goals, we need to always push and fight for the best result possible.”
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This is another race where a full crowd will once again be allowed in and the “Grada CS55” grandstand will be open. What do you expect from your fans and what do you plan to do for them?
Carlos Sainz: “After two years with little or no fans at the track I´m very happy that this year the circuit is completely sold out. Being able to have “Grada CS55” again is also very important for me, as it has become a great tradition and it allows me to interact a bit closer with my fans. However, I know we will receive massive support from every grandstand at the track and I can guarantee the fans maximum effort from myself and from the entire team, to give them plenty to cheer about! Hopefully we can have a great racing weekend in Spain and everyone can enjoy the thrills of an F1 race!”
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