Because of Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari, Sainz all of a sudden needed to begin searching for a brand new house in Method 1 for 2025 from mid-February. The Spaniard has since nonetheless not discovered one other employer, however the two-time race winner has realized precious classes from all of the negotiations he has been by. Sainz argues that this era has taught him how “political and difficult” Method 1 is.
“The state of affairs that I have been on this yr has made me study so much about Method 1 on the whole. By speaking to groups, it has sort of confirmed me how robust this sport is. And the way little typically you need to consider what individuals say at the start of negotiations and conversations. And primarily additionally to belief little or no individuals within the paddock. As a result of it is actually a really political sport,” a candid Sainz instructed the media day in Austria.
Useful classes for Sainz
Though the skilled driver balks on the many political video games inside the high class of motorsport, he additionally says he understands. “With out going into an excessive amount of element. Other than the opposite groups, clearly, I’ve realized so much by which place they’re in. And the groups that I’m probably shifting to subsequent yr. I’ve clearly realized heaps in regards to the state that they’re in and the conditions. And, sure, it is also made me most likely have a greater understanding of how.”