Ferrari’s 555-day win drought lands on 5/5 as Carlos Sainz moment resurfaces among fans
Ferrari’s ongoing wait for a Formula 1 victory has now reached a symbolic milestone, with the team’s win drought stretching to 555 days on 5/5. The coincidence has not gone unnoticed by fans, many of whom have brought back memories of Carlos Sainz’s most recent win in Ferrari colours.
The Spanish driver secured Ferrari’s last Grand Prix victory at the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix on October 27. On that day, Carlos Sainz delivered a strong and controlled performance in a race defined by shifting tyre strategies and unpredictable race pace, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and his then-teammate Charles Leclerc after a tense battle at the front.
Since that success, Ferrari has been unable to return to the top step of the podium. The team endured a completely winless 2025 season and has also gone through the opening rounds of the 2026 championship without a victory, despite often showing competitive pace and remaining in the fight for strong championship positions.
At certain stages, Ferrari has still been close to the front, including moments where the team ranked second in the Constructors’ Championship and Charles Leclerc maintained a strong position in the Drivers’ standings. However, converting performance into race wins has remained a persistent challenge, with strategy execution and race consistency often proving decisive factors.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz has moved on from Ferrari and is now competing with Williams, where he has already shown encouraging signs of progress following recent upgrades. His performances have added further intrigue to the narrative, especially as he continues to adapt to a new environment while maintaining strong race pace.
The symbolic 555-day milestone has therefore become more than just a statistic for fans, serving as a reminder of Ferrari’s last winning moment and the competitive impact Sainz had during his time in Maranello. On social media, many supporters have linked the number 55 to Sainz himself, reinforcing the emotional connection between the driver and Ferrari’s most recent success.
As Formula 1 moves deeper into the 2026 season, the Maranello team remains under pressure to end its win drought and convert its consistent potential into race victories once again. Until then, moments like Carlos Sainz’s Mexico City triumph continue to stand out as the last reference point of success for the Scuderia.
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