Coincidentally, Carlos Sainz, his household, and far of the Ferrari workforce had deliberate to journey from Mexico to Brazil on Monday. With out the standard Sunday evening escape, Carlos was capable of have fun his victory with a small social gathering at a membership the place Lando Norris was additionally current.
“It was a enjoyable night,” the Spanish driver shared, “however I didn’t go to mattress too late; by 2 am, I used to be on the lodge as a result of I had a flight to Brazil at 9 am. I admit that whereas I used to be celebrating, I used to be partly interested by this weekend; my thoughts was already on Interlagos, however I had enjoyable. The one annoying half was seeing so many individuals targeted on making movies for social media. I’d prefer to counsel placing the telephones away once you’re having enjoyable; if somebody desires to congratulate me, come shake my hand, however maintain the cellphone in your pocket if you wish to be welcomed.” – the Ferrari driver identified.
Carlos Sainz arrived in Brazil with the satisfaction of attaining all of the objectives he had set for himself. “Let’s be clear, I’m not out of the blue going to chill out and go on trip,” Carlos emphasised. “I’ll nonetheless be able to combat for each alternative. I had began placing numerous strain on myself; I wished one other win earlier than the tip of the 12 months—it was vital for me to get one other success earlier than leaving the workforce.”
Talking of the Maranello workforce, Carlos Sainz was requested if he would return to Ferrari if a name got here sooner or later. “Sure, after all! My door will all the time be open for Ferrari, however within the quick and medium time period, my dedication is to Williams. I’ve all the time appreciated specializing in long-term tasks, which is why it wasn’t simple for me to alter method this 12 months, understanding I’d solely be working within the very quick time period.” – he identified.
The Mexican victory has given Carlos Sainz a big enhance. “I’ve secured a superb dose of vitality for myself and, I imagine, for the entire workforce. Reaching two consecutive wins has actually motivated the whole workforce. For me, I’ll bear in mind the Mexico weekend as a reminder that when I’ve all the things underneath management, I can win races, and if I proceed to behave this fashion, I can change into a world champion. I simply must maintain reminding myself of that and keep targeted on myself to know how I can maintain performing like I did in Mexico.”
The schedule instantly shifts to the problem of this weekend. Carlos (like Charles Leclerc) remembers the difficulties with Ferrari final 12 months at Interlagos, however a 12 months later, issues have modified considerably. “On paper, it doesn’t appear to be probably the most favorable observe for us, however focusing simply on the traits of the corners, I believe we are able to nonetheless be in rivalry. By ‘in rivalry,’ I imply preventing for the highest 5, aiming for the rostrum, and, if the chance presents itself, preventing for the win. I don’t suppose we’ll affirm the potential we had in Austin or Mexico, however we may nonetheless be within the recreation. Plus, with what’s occurring between Max and Lando…you by no means know.” – the Spaniard continued.
Carlos Sainz additionally defined the explanations behind Ferrari’s confirmed progress. “My private feeling is that we’ve taken a small step ahead when it comes to downforce, which turned out to be an even bigger step when it comes to usable load. This has benefited how one can make the automobile work when it comes to stiffness and different parameters. I’m very pleased the automobile doesn’t bounce prefer it did mid-season and that it’s in a superb working window. That is how a Components 1 automobile ought to behave; now we now have a a lot better platform to work with, a extra exploitable automobile.” – he concluded forward of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
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