Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have maintained a strong and positive relationship since becoming teammates at Ferrari. Recently, it was announced that one of them would be leaving the team at the end of the season, creating a difficult situation for the team. However, an emotional moment between the two drivers was shared on the official social media account of Scuderia. Sainz, who has been Leclerc’s teammate since joining Ferrari in 2021, gifted him a small crochet pepper as a farewell gift. The video of this exchange showed the camaraderie and emotions between the two drivers, who have built a close bond over the years. Despite the imminent changes, both Sainz and Leclerc are determined to start the season on a positive note and challenge their competitors.
Sainz has put the news of his departure behind him and is focused on maximizing his performance throughout the season. In today’s race, he secured the fourth position on the grid, just a tenth of a second behind his teammate. Leclerc was only two tenths away from securing pole position in Bahrain, showing the competitiveness of the Ferrari team. Sainz explained that the qualifying session was closely contested, with seven cars setting laps within half a second of each other. He expressed optimism about the car’s race pace, believing that it has improved compared to the previous year. As a result, Sainz expects to be a strong contender for first place and anticipates a fierce competition against the Red Bull team.
