Where Carlos Sainz Sr. already has some successes behind his name especially in the World Rally Championship, this does not fully apply to his son, who is currently driving for Scuderia Ferrari in Formula 1 Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard has a few podiums behind his name, including last weekend in Hungary, but is still looking for his first Formula 1 win.
Still, his father sees that Carlos Sainz Jr. is developing hard at the Maranello team and that he is in the right place. The Spanish rally drive was interviewed by Motorsport.tv.
“I am happy for him and proud that he is doing so well. I was sure he had the skills to get used to the cars quickly, but Leclerc is obviously a challenge. Charles is a very fast driver. But he’s taking it step by step.” The Spaniard is also looking forward to the new rules in 2022: The rules will be completely different next year, so the drivers have to get used to a completely new way of driving a Formula One car. It will be a nice challenge” – he added.
Carlos Sainz happy with Ferrari
The Spaniard also sees that the Italian team is improving. Especially compared to last year they have made big steps.
“Ferrari is a great team. They are in a situation where they are coming back. They are improving and have made a big step from last year to this year. And of course Carlos and Charles are working well together and pushing each other” – he explained.
Because in that respect, the two are almost impossible to keep apart. “He knows my phone number. Of course we speak to each other almost every day. But my presence is not necessary. And when I am there, it’s just a pleasure to be there. He knows what he has to do. his life, his challenge, his passion. He has to go his own way.”
Carlos Sainz, along with Charles Leclerc, will attempt to keep Ferrari in contention for third place in the 2021 Formula 1 constructors’ championship during the next 12 races of the season, after the summer break, starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.
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