GP Abu Dhabi F1 2021
El madrileño, tras lucirse en Abu Dabi, anuncia que se ve suficientemente preparado para brillar en 2022
What a season closure of Carlos Sainz! The Madrileño was sensational on the Yas Marina circuit. Friday did not go too well, but in the rankings he flew to be fifth and already in the race he offered an exhibition of solidity at the wheel of the SF21. In the end, the'55 'got the podium (third) and, thanks to this great result, finished fifth in the general.
Sainz contributed his share to get Ferrari to finish third in the Builder Championship. The Maranello finished the F1 World Cup with 323.5 points compared to 275 McLaren.
In addition, Carlos was able to beat his partner Charles Leclerc in his first year in red. The Spaniard has shown that he is able to perform at the highest level without almost time to adapt. His meritorious year has enthralled many, including someone as important as Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the F1 and ex Ferrari. "Sainz is the big surprise of the season," the Italian leader warned.
Sainz spoke on DAZN's microphones. The Madrileño stressed that it was difficult for them to remember his great success in Abu Dhabi, as everyone had logically focused on the exciting fight between Verstappen and Hamilton.
A gold pin in his first year in Ferrari.
"probably no one will remember this podium. Fernando was telling me now that it is another rather unseen podium. But, well, me, to mine. My 'stint' was very strong with the soft tire, without thinking of the championship. Ending the year with podium, after this last third of the year, is putting the gold pin to a very good year for me."
The Carlos of McLaren... Already in Ferrari.
"it was a difficult goal to live up to in a first year almost without a pre-season test, without finishing the races I would like to do. I have begun to look like Carlos de McLaren, who made two very good years. I can reach that level and in 2022, whatever comes, I will be prepared."
Competitive to the maximum.
"as soon as I'm in a fight and I play. I think my end of the year shows that I'm ready for whatever comes. When I'm comfortable, I go fast, I can make departures like today's and I'm happy."
