Carlos Sainz’s “worth” and “high quality” is underappreciated in F1, in accordance with his father, Carlos Sainz Snr.
Sainz has moved to Williams for the 2025 F1 season following Ferrari’s choice to exchange him with Lewis Hamilton.
The Spaniard’s remaining 12 months with Ferrari was arguably his most spectacular. He took two victories as Ferrari narrowly missed out on their first constructors’ title since 2008.
Nonetheless, Sainz will drop down the grid to hitch Williams after Mercedes and Crimson Bull missed him.
Mercedes opted to advertise Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s substitute for 2025.
Crimson 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 Crimson Bull chooses Verstappen. He stays somewhat 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 pace and hard-working nature make him an asset to any F1 group 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 group.
Alongside Alex Albon, Sainz can improve his status by main Williams over the following few years.
Sainz Snr feels that his son can solely enhance.
“I feel Carlos’ finest 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 finest model.
“There are drivers who arrive in a short time, give all of it after which they go. Carlos retains enhancing yearly.”
