Carlos Sainz promises the Tifosi to ‘give everything’ to keep Max Verstappen behind in the Italian GP

Carlos Sainz will be hoping to win Ferrari its first Italian GP since 2019.

Carlos Sainz promises the Tifosi to ‘give everything’ to keep Max Verstappen behind in the Italian GP

Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz (image via IMAGO)

Carlos Sainz secured his first pole position this season at Ferrari’s home race in Monza. This is the Spanish driver’s first pole at the Italian GP. However, the 29-year-old will have to face Max Verstappen‘s charge at the start of the race as the two-time world champion slots beside him on the front row. Nevertheless, Sainz has made it clear that he will do his best to win the race.

The Spanish driver made a promise to the thousands of Tifosi at Monza that he would do everything to win. Sainz would be aiming for a good start to keep Verstappen behind him into Turn 1. From then on, the Ferrari driver would try to retain his lead and bring home the team’s first victory this season. Certainly, Carlos Sainz would be delighted to win his first Italian GP for Ferrari.

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Although, Sainz admitted that Max Verstappen might have the upper hand in the race. As Red Bull enjoys a pace advantage over the Scuderia. He said, as quoted by SB Nation, “Tomorrow, I am going to give it everything to hold onto P1, have a good start, and then go from there. I am going to give it everything, although Max is usually faster in race simulations.” Certainly an exciting contest for fans.

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Can Carlos Sainz take Ferrari to its first Italian GP win since 2019?

Carlos Sainz, Italian GP Qualifying (Credits: @ScuderiaFerrari/Twitter)
Carlos Sainz, Italian GP Qualifying (Credits: @ScuderiaFerrari/Twitter)

The Italian GP is the most important race for Scuderia Ferrari. The home race of the Prancing Horse is attended by thousands of passionate Tifosi who want to see their team win. The last Ferrari victory at Monza came in 2019 when Charles Leclerc crossed the chequered flag in P1 after an incredible drive. Carlos Sainz would be looking to end his team’s four-season drought at the iconic circuit.

The 29-year-old has failed to even achieve a podium finish so far this season. However, Sainz has shown immense pace this weekend and managed to topple Max Verstappen for pole position. As such, it seems that the Spanish driver might be able to pull off a stunning victory for Maranello. An Italian GP win would delight millions of Ferrari fans worldwide.

Thus, Carlos Sainz has affirmed that he is ready to fight for the race win. The Spanish driver secured pole position at Monza and will do everything to retain the race lead. Sainz is prepared to face a stiff challenge from Max Verstappen in Sunday’s race. As such, fans would be looking forward to a thrilling contest at the iconic circuit.

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