Next year, Lewis Hamilton will start a new chapter in his GP career and chase points for Ferrari. His predecessor Carlos Sainz reveals what awaits him at the oldest GP racing team in Maranello.
Carlos Sainz gave everything in red for Ferrari for four years and achieved several successes: During this time, the son of the GP legend of the same name won four Grands Prix, took six pole positions and was on the podium 25 times. So it was difficult his saying goodbye to the Scuderia from Maranello after the end of the season had tears in his eyes.
He was already working for his new role model on Tuesday: he completed 146 laps in the Williams and was second fastest at the end of the day behind former team-mate Charles Leclerc, who had many kind words for the Spaniard at his farewell. In the future, the Monegasque will have to prove himself with Lewis Hamilton.
When asked, Sainz himself revealed what awaits his successor at Ferrari. He was delighted: “It’s a fantastic team and a great place to be a Formula 1 driver. I believe he will be treated very well by the Tifosi and also by all the supporters, engineers, mechanics and staff who do their jobs at Ferrari.”
Hamilton should enjoy his moment. “Because there is nothing better than being a Formula 1 driver for Ferrari. I am sure he will have a great time,” explained the 30-year-old player from Madrid, referring to the seven-time world champion, who, according to his statement himself, he does not have to give any advice.
For good reason: «To be honest, I don’t think that the seven-time champion who has changed teams before needs my advice. The only thing I can suggest to him is to enjoy his time,” emphasized the player who placed fifth in the World Cup.
Abu Dhabi-GP, Yas Marina Circuit
01. Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, 1:26:33.291 h
02. Carlos Sainz (E), Ferrari, +5.832 sec
03. Charles Leclerc (MC), Ferrari, +31,928
04. Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, +36,483
05. George Russell (GB), Mercedes, +37,538
06. Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing, +49,847
07. Pierre Gasly (F), Alpine, +1:12,560
08. Nico Hülkenberg (D), Haas, +1:15.554
09. Fernando Alonso (E), Aston Martin, +1:22.373
10. Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren, +1:23.821
11. Alex Albon (T), Williams, +1 Round
12. Yuki Tsunoda (J), Racing Bulls, +1
13. Guanyu Zhou (RCH), Sauber, +1
14. Lance Stroll (CDN), Aston Martin, +1
15. Jack Doohan (AUS), Alpine, +1
16. Kevin Magnussen (DK), Haas, +1
17. Liam Lawson (NZ), Bulls Racing, +2
outside
Liam Lawson (NZ), Racing Bull, engine failure
Valtteri Bottas (FIN), clean, suspension damage
Franco Colapinto (RA), Williams, Motordefekt
Sergio Pérez (MEX), Red Bull Racing, collision damage
Final World Championship Standings (after 24 out of 24 Experts and 6 out of 6 races)
the driver
01. Verstappen 437 points
02. Norris 374
03. Leclerc 356
04. Plate 292
05. Sainz 290
06. Russell 245
07. Hamilton 223
08. Perez 152
09. Alonso 70
10. Gas 42
11. Hulkenberg 41
12. Tsunoda 30
13. Walk 24
14. Ocon 23
15. Magnussen 16
16. Albon 12
17. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 12
18. Oliver Bearman (GB) 7
19. Colapinto 5
20. Zhou 4
21. Lawson 4
22. Bota 0
23. Logan Sargeant (USA) 0
24. Doohan 0
Builders Cup
01. McLaren 666 points
02. Ferrari 652
03. Red Bull 589 Racing
04. Mercedes 468
05. Aston Martin 94
06. Alpine 65
07. Haas 58
08. Running Bull 46
09. Williams 17
10. Sauber 4
