The Australian GP proved to be one of the most captivating races in F1 in recent memory, featuring a new race winner other than the usual contenders, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari’s dominance was evident throughout the weekend, with both drivers pushing the limits during qualifying and race day. Moreover, Carlos Sainz’s gracious gesture after the race garnered further attention, showcasing the sportsmanship and camaraderie within the F1 community.
Carlos Sainz’s plea to his team for Charles Leclerc
"Tell Charles to come close to me and we celebrate this one together!"
Carlos 🤝 Charles#F1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/4THzF9deES
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 25, 2024
After Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton exited the field at Albert Park for the first time since 2022, doors were opened for the Ferrari drivers to take charge and lead the pack. Following their impressive P1 and P2 finishes, a recent post from ‘Formula1’ on X featured a radio chat with Carlos Sainz, offering insights into the team’s success and his amazing gesture toward teammate Leclerc.
“Tell Charles to come close to me and we celebrate this one together!” Fans flooded the comment section praising the bonds between these two as it is really rare to see both of the teammates support each other in F1. The video featured after Sainz”s request to the team, Leclerc came close to Sainz and both of them waved to each other and celebrated Ferrari’s victory at Albert Park.
harmony between two teammates, something very difficult to achieve, and I don't know if Ferrari will have it in 2025
— Formula + (@Formula_Stats) March 25, 2024
Carlos Sainz on his “Rollercoaster” season with Ferrari
Carlos Sainz faced two major setbacks this season, firstly losing his seat at Ferrari for the upcoming season and then undergoing emergency appendix surgery ahead of the Saudi GP, causing him to miss the race. However, he made a remarkable recovery and was fully fit for the Australian GP. Winning the race proved to be a shining moment for the Spaniard amidst the challenges he had encountered earlier in the season.
Emphasizing the ups and downs in his journey so far Carlos told FOX, “Life sometimes is crazy, What happened at the beginning of year, then the podium in Bahrain, then the appendix, the comeback, the win… it’s a rollercoaster but I loved it and I’m extremely happy”
Well, Sainz hasn’t declared anything about his upcoming season yet but what do you think about which team he will go to in 2025?
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