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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz explained how the Formula 1 Autumn break helped him reset ahead of his emotional Mexico City Grand Prix victory.
Carlos Sainz dominated the Mexico City Grand Prix by claiming pole position and a convincing victory, marking his fourth F1 win after a seven-month gap during which his teammate Charles Leclerc secured wins in Monaco, Monza, and Austin. Despite facing challenges like searching for a new team in 2025 and struggling with an uncompetitive car, Sainz managed to bounce back in Mexico, highlighting the rollercoaster nature of the 2024 season for him. The Spanish driver credited a break for reigniting his motivation and determination, leading to improved driving skills and confidence with his car to pursue wins in the last races of the season. Sainz expressed pride in his ability to stay focused and help Ferrari climb to second place in the Constructors’ standings, despite his imminent departure to Williams at the end of the season. Reflecting on Ferrari’s strong form and potential championship contention next year, Sainz admitted to feeling bittersweet about not being part of their future success after contributing significantly to the team’s development over the past four years.
