Former Scuderia Ferrari driver Felipe Massa said that he is impressed with Carlos Sainz’s abilities, adding that the Italian side’s new driver proved his skills by competing with Max Verstappen on an even footing during their time togheter at Toro Rosso.
Carlos Sainz, who joined the Maranello team from McLaren to replace Sebastian Vettel, scored his first podium for Ferrari last weekend on the streets of Monte Carlo. The Spaniard has consistently improved since his F1 debut in 2015 when he was paired with Dutchman Verstappen at Toro Rosso (now AlphaTauri) and despite being beaten in the Driver’s Championship that year, Felipe Massa feels the Spanish driver was more than capable of challenging Verstappen
“I have always appreciated Sainz, from the moment he made his F1 debut, he has always been there, even in his first year when he had to compete with then-teammate Verstappen. He did well against Max, while we all know that Max is Max, Sainz was able to compete and he has continued that line in his Formula 1 career. Carlos [Sainz] is very stable both physically and mentally and that is why I am happy about the fact that he is driving for Ferrari. He fits well with the team from Maranello and he must now also keep dreaming of the highest possible. Always believe. He also has an excellent teammate with Charles Leclerc, who has a bright future ahead of him. That completes the picture for Ferrari” – Felipe Massa said, in an interview for Sky Italia.
The Brazilian also shares his thoughts on the Maranello team’s consistent progress this season: “Ferrari really surprised me this year, but especially in Monaco. After the first free practice sessions in Monaco, I had dinner with Leclerc and he already told me that he was so surprised that the Ferrari car drove so well through the streets of Monaco.” – the former Ferrari driver concluded.
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