Thank you, Carlos Sainz! The Spanish driver arrived at Ferrari as a gamble and leaves as a certainty

Among the many embraces, the most heartfelt came from his father, Carlos. Sainz's departure from Ferrari stands out as a high-profile farewell, distinctly different from Kimi Raikkonen's exit in 2019 or Sebastian Vettel's a year later. In those cases, the story had effectively run its course, evident in both the stopwatch and the drivers' waning motivations. For Sainz, however, there are no signs of decline; his journey has simply been paused. In an ideal scenario, Ferrari would have fielded three cars next season, the only solution to balance the valid rationale behind signing Lewis Hamilton with the undeniable value Carlos Sainz has demonstrated on the track.

With only two cars allowed, the outcome leaves a lingering bitterness. When Sainz joined Maranello in 2021, he arrived with just two podiums and many uncertainties. Four years later, he departs as a dependable professional with all the credentials to remain in a top team. The most striking aspect of his 2024 Formula 1 season is not his split from Ferrari, a decision ultimately validated by the stature of his replacement, but the lack of interest from Red Bull, Mercedes, and Aston Martin. These teams opted instead for young talents like Liam Lawson and Kimi Antonelli, or the experienced Fernando Alonso, who extended his career with a two-year deal, ensuring his presence in Formula 1 until the age of 45. This left Sainz with little choice but to sign with Williams, temporarily stepping away from the circle of podium contenders.

At Yas Marina, Sainz managed to keep his emotions in check on his final day as a Ferrari driver, maintaining composure outwardly. Reflecting on the day, he hinted at moments of emotion—perhaps under his helmet, before the race start, or during the cooldown lap—but chose to keep these feelings private, sharing them only with his team. With characteristic humor, he quipped about possibly "acting a little," inspired by Brad Pitt’s presence over the weekend. Yet, he stressed that his competitive mindset took precedence over sentimentality, even if emotional moments inevitably surfaced.

In his closing press conference donning Ferrari overalls, Sainz expressed pride in his four-year stint with the team. He highlighted his contributions to Ferrari's resurgence as a championship contender. Although the elusive title remained out of reach in 2024, he expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and anticipated they would be among the frontrunners for the 2025 season.
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00:00:00 Carlos Sainz's Departure from Ferrari
00:00:03 Sainz's High-Profile Farewell
00:00:19 No Signs of Decline
00:00:24 Ferrari's Dilemma
00:00:40 Sainz's Arrival and Departure
00:00:52 Rejection from Top Teams
00:01:26 Emotional Farewell at Yas Marina
00:01:34 Private Reflections
00:02:07 Final Press Conference
00:03:59 McLaren's F1 triumph

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