Carlos Sainz’s “worth” and “high quality” is underappreciated in F1, in line with his father, Carlos Sainz Snr.
Sainz has moved to Williams for the 2025 F1 season following Ferrari’s choice to interchange him with Lewis Hamilton.
The Spaniard’s ultimate yr with Ferrari was arguably his most spectacular. He took two victories as Ferrari narrowly missed out on their first constructors’ title since 2008.
Nevertheless, Sainz will drop down the grid to affix Williams after Mercedes and Pink Bull missed him.
Mercedes opted to advertise Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s alternative for 2025.
Pink Bull determined in opposition to Sainz, selecting Liam Lawson to companion Max Verstappen.
Talking on El Cafelito, Sainz Snr defined that his son is “within the shade” in F1.
“I don’t suppose it’s given to him, the worth and the standard that he has,” he mentioned.
“He additionally coincides with a given second with Verstappen. It’s a second when Pink Bull chooses Verstappen. He stays a little bit within the shade.
“Then he finally ends up driving for Ferrari, which isn’t simple, think about being a Ferrari driver, driving for McLaren.”
“Finest model remains to be to return”
Sainz’s velocity and hard-working nature make him an asset to any F1 staff on the grid.
Regardless of becoming a member of Williams, Sainz hopes to return to the entrance of the grid within the coming years.
Both with Williams, as he helps them develop, or a return to a high staff.
Alongside Alex Albon, Sainz can improve his fame by main Williams over the following few years.
Sainz Snr feels that his son can solely enhance.
“I believe Carlos’ greatest model remains to be to return,” he added. “That’s my feeling.
“He’s a driver who takes the steps and provides the sensation that yearly he brings out his greatest model.
“There are drivers who arrive in a short time, give all of it after which they go. Carlos retains enhancing yearly.”