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Carlos Sainz is readying himself for his final Italian GP as a Ferrari driver, which he is focusing on being “present” for.
Carlos Sainz expressed his intention to embrace his emotions and stay present during the intense Monza weekend, as he approaches his final Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari before switching to Williams next season. Despite being replaced by Lewis Hamilton in 2024, Sainz took his time to secure his future in F1 before choosing Williams. He emphasized the importance of savoring the experience of being a Ferrari driver at Monza for one last time, aiming to enjoy the moment with the Tifosi. Sainz acknowledged the emotional significance of the weekend and the tendency to view F1 weekends as routine, urging himself to appreciate the unique opportunity of potentially achieving a podium or victory. Having joined Ferrari in 2021 as Sebastian Vettel’s successor alongside Charles Leclerc, Sainz has established himself as a competitive force on the team, winning his first F1 race in 2022 and garnering increased support from the passionate Ferrari fans.
