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An F1 star has opened up on how ‘locking horns’ with another driver is inevitable for anyone racing for Red Bull’s sister team.
Carlos Sainz discussed the intense competition faced while racing alongside Max Verstappen at Toro Rosso in 2015 and 2016. The dynamic within the team was to prove oneself against the other to potentially earn a promotion to Red Bull. Sainz highlighted the pressure to perform, as success meant a career in F1 while failure could lead to leaving the sport. Despite the challenging environment, Sainz acknowledged the effectiveness of Toro Rosso’s strategy in cultivating top talent. Both Sainz and Verstappen have since found success in Formula 1, with Sainz moving through various teams and Verstappen establishing himself as a top-tier driver. The competitive nature of Toro Rosso’s approach continues to shape young talents in the sport.
