Sainz wants to “start momentum” before the 2023 season

Carlos Sainz does he already see himself in the running for the 2023 title? Judging by his recent statements, it seems that the Spaniard already has his eyes set on next season. The pilot of the Team Ferrari, out of the championship race this season, would like to be in the game next year against Verstappen and to Leclerc.

To prepare for this, Sainz hopes to experience an end to the regular season without any major hiccups. “I would like to experience 6 races without incident to start a dynamic before next season, said Carlos Sainz during the press conference on the sidelines of the Singapore Grand Prix. This year was marked by the fact that I couldn't string together 2 or 3 good Grands Prix, whether because of reliability problems, because of pit stops or strategy. It is important in Formula 1 to have a good dynamic, to obtain this confidence for the team and for yourself. »

“The ideal would be to stop the Red Bull series” wishes Sainz

Since the start of the season, Carlos Sainz has not been able to keep going: the Spaniard has never managed to finish in the Top 4 more than three times in a row. Despite 7 podiums recorded this season including a victory at Silverstone, the lack of consistency in the results of the Ferrari driver did not allow him to take his chance in the championship. Today relegated to 5th place in the championship, 32 points behind his teammate and 148 points behind the leader, Max Verstappen. A hole.

In Singapore, on a track which could well correspond to the characteristics of the F1-75, Carlos Sainz is aiming for a good result, in line with his good performance in Italy (4th). “We arrive here after Monza, where we were strong enough for me with a good comeback. We were fighting for pole position despite the penalty. We need more performances like these now, with more podium finishes and even better, victories. The ideal would be to stop the series of Red Bull, start winning again and bring momentum for next season. » Threatened by Mercedes for 2nd place in the constructors' championship, the slightest misstep from Ferrari could pay off in cash at the end of the season. Before thinking about 2023, we will first have to finish 2022…

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