Carlos Sainz says he deserved yet one more win with Ferrari earlier than leaving the group, after claiming a sensational and “emotional” victory on the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix.
Sainz, who discovered earlier than the season began that he would get replaced by Lewis Hamilton for 2025, secured his second win of the marketing campaign on Sunday – with the one blip of a stellar weekend being shedding a spot to Max Verstappen firstly, which he quickly took again with a high-quality overtake.
Sainz then fended off a late cost from Lando Norris, with team-mate Charles Leclerc claiming third as Ferrari leapfrogged Ferrari, and gained on McLaren, within the Constructors’ Championship with 4 rounds left.
“Everyone knew I wanted one more race win with Ferrari,” mentioned Sainz, who – whereas linked with the likes of Mercedes and Purple Bull – will be a part of Williams subsequent 12 months. “I felt like I additionally deserved it.
“I have been driving properly all 12 months, I have been pushing flat out, holding my motivation excessive even in a tough circumstance – and wished to offer the whole lot for this group.
“One more I had to win, eventually it happened and it had to be in Mexico in front of my family which is great. it doesn’t mean I’m not trying to win more!”
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Mclaren’s Zak Brown gatecrashed Ferrari’s group photograph after Carlos Sainz’s win so Sainz determined to return the favour.
Sainz was combating again the tears as he stood on the rostrum, surrounded by a lot of his household – together with his mom, who had not been current for his earlier three wins in F1.
“Honestly, one of the best feelings in the world for sure,” he added. “Since I arrived to Mexico I had the feeling that the win was possible. I knew my family was coming to see me here this weekend, my mum was going to be present.
“I used to be like ‘there is likely to be one thing cooking this weekend, and I would like to ensure I do the whole lot I can to win this race’.
“it was extremely emotional, I did shed a tear when the Spanish anthem came on. it’s for sure one of the best moments of my career.”
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz takes the chequered flag to say victory on the 2024 Mexico Metropolis GP.
Brundle: Spectacular Sainz is shedding his dream place
Sky Sports activities F1’s Martin Brundle:
“I remember speaking to Carlos recently and I said, ‘you never know you might back with Ferrari one day’ and he said, ‘exactly’.
“Different groups can be watching, being impressed with simply how he is dealing with this, how mature and how briskly he is been.
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Fred Vasseur praises Carlos Sainz for his ‘good drive and ideal weekend’ for Ferrari after he claimed victory on the Mexico Metropolis GP.
“And that’s why he’s had the opportunity to speak to virtually every team who had a seat next year – because they’re all interested. He’s a world class driver and he brings a great work ethic with him.
“Williams are nonetheless in a transition section, to get again to the sharp finish of the grid.
“The problem for Carlos is he already has his dream drive. He’s a young, fast, Ferrari driver – what more could you want? He’s losing his dream position.”
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