Carlos Sainz sends Ferrari warning to Lewis Hamilton over Michael Schumacher F1 record

Carlos Sainz: Expert discusses decision by Ferrari

Carlos Sainz has sent a warning to seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton that he will be challenged by Ferrari in his hunt to break Michael Schumacher’s record. Hamilton and Schumacher are ahead of the rest in F1 history when it comes to most title wins. The Brit knows one more title will put him out on his own as the most successful driver in the sport’s history.

But Sainz is committed to achieving success as soon as possible at Ferrari.

The Spaniard left McLaren at the end of last season and replaced Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari.

Sainz says his ultimate dream is to win a world title and believes Ferrari is the best team for him to achieve that.

“As a racing driver, it’s a great honour and a big responsibility, that I really look forward to experiencing and embracing,” Sainz said.

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“Since the very first day I started racing I only had two targets in mind: to become a Formula 1 Grand Prix driver and to win the world championship.

“After achieving the first one, all my focus and efforts are invested in trying to achieve the second target and there is no better place than Ferrari to go for it.”

Ferrari had a hugely disappointing 2020 season, finishing sixth in the constructor standings.

Sainz says blips like that can happen but does not doubt the Italian giants will bounce back soon.

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“The ambition is to help create a winning team, bring the Scuderia back to the very top where it belongs and win the world championship,” he continued.

“Every single team goes through difficult moments at some point, it’s part of Formula 1.

“What really matters is the ability to bounce back. History shows that teams that won in the past are capable of being competitive once again.

“Ferrari is the most successful team in the history of our sport and there is a reason behind that. If there is a team on the grid that can fight back to the top, it is Ferrari.

“I have full confidence in the project and, even though the process might take some time, I’m sure the team will eventually return to its winning ways.

“What you can be sure of is that I will give my absolute best to help shorten that process as much as possible.”

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