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‘Ferrari gives Sainz very special parting gift’
Carlos Sainz received a unique farewell gift from Ferrari as he prepared to leave the team.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Spaniard was allowed to keep the F1-75 car, the very vehicle he drove to claim his first Formula 1 victory in 2022.
This prestigious gesture has only been extended to a select few Ferrari drivers in the past, including Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.
To mark the occasion, Sainz shared a memorable moment with his father, rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr., at Ferrari’s private Fiorano circuit near Maranello.
During the event, Sainz Sr. made his debut in a Formula 1 car, driving alongside his son. In return, Sainz Jr. has been offered an opportunity to switch roles.
After the upcoming Dakar Rally, Red Bull Desert Wings has invited him to try his hand at rally driving in the desert.
The departure of Sainz comes as Ferrari makes room for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who will join the team next season.
Meanwhile, Sainz will move to Williams, aiming to revive the iconic team’s fortunes and return them to their former glory.
Sainz has expressed excitement about this new challenge, emphasizing his ambition to help Williams return to winning ways.
This farewell symbolizes the end of Sainz’s chapter with Ferrari but also highlights his contributions to the team, including his historic victory in 2022.
The F1-75 now serves as a lasting memento of his time at the Scuderia, cementing his legacy with the Italian racing outfit.
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