“Hats off to them,” Carlos Sainz acknowledges McLaren’s might amidst their STRONG F1 run 

McLaren has scored the most points of all in the past six races.

“Hats off to them,” Carlos Sainz acknowledges McLaren’s might amidst their STRONG F1 run 

Carlos Sainz and McLaren (via IMAGO)

McLaren is currently one of the fastest teams in Formula 1 and is eyeing its first title triumph since 2008. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has praised the Woking-based outfit for their strong run during the ongoing 2024 season.

The Papayas have pulled clear of their past hindrances to become a front-running team this season. McLaren is currently second in the championship, trailing only Red Bull by 51 points after the Hungarian GP.

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Carlos Sainz has attributed the success of his former team to the big steps taken by them in the past year or so. The Spaniard’s team, on the other hand, has not been up to par as compared to their brilliant form initially this year.

This year they've shown the big steps, and hats off to them.
Carlos Sainz spoke during the press conference ahead of the Belgian GP

Ferrari seek desperate measures to bounce back to winning ways after lackluster runs in the past few races. The upcoming Grand Prix in Spa will be a fitting test for McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes to see who comes out on top around the free-flowing 7.004-kilometer-long circuit.

Carlos Sainz praises Mattia Binotto post-Audi leadership takeover

Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto was announced as the COO and CTO of the Audi F1 project earlier this week. Following the Italian’s return to the paddock, Carlos Sainz has spoken in favor of his capabilities from the past.

Carlos Sainz and Mattia Binotto
Carlos Sainz and Mattia Binotto (via IMAGO)
I’m not up to date with everything that is going on at every team, but of course, I think the arrival of Mattia to any team is positive, mainly because he has the experience of what it takes to build a team that is a top team nowadays.
Carlos Sainz spoke at the Belgian GP, as reported by Sportstar

Mattia Binotto has been associated with Ferrari since 1995 and was appointed team principal in 2019. However, Binotto was sacked ahead of the 2023 season after a string of strategic blunders within the team the previous year.

Binotto will now seek to do well for the German giants, who completed the takeover of Sauber earlier this year. The knowledge of the 54-year-old will benefit Audi immensely in achieving its targets at the pinnacle of motor racing.

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