Sainz is excited when he arrives in Spain: this is his welcome at the airport

Around 5:30 pm this Saturday, January 20, one day after making history again, this time in win his fourth Dakar at 61 years old and became the first Dakarian champion with an electrified car, Carlos Sainz Arrived at Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport, where the warmth of its people awaits him. About 200 people surprised him wearing commemorative t-shirts with 4 Dakarian crowns of Carlos and Lucas Cruzhis co-pilot.

Most of them, employees of their kart circuits in Madrid, in addition to a large crowd of the press. Anyone who knows Carlos knows that he is not a man who shows his emotions very much. It is more about actions than words and actions. But since he won his fourth title on Friday, everyone who knows him has been surprised by how excited and happy he is. First, because of the surprise after reaching the finish line of his son Carlos Sainz and his family. Then, for the gestures made with his hands to lead the podium party, where he even cried when listening to the anthem. Also, because she had a hard time holding back her tears at her reception at the airport.

““How can I not love you, if you won the Dakar for the fourth time”, they sang to him. “Matador, Matador“!”, they exclaimed incessantly in front of a clouded Carlos. The Spaniard decided three years ago to accept the “most difficult project” of his career. Said the logic that won the Dakar in just three years, how long this project took , it is very complicated. And after a lot of work and hardship, Audi and Carlos achieved it. At 61 years old, the Spaniard achieved this just a year after abandoning the Dakar after a serious accident on a cut dune in which he was injured. Reliability was the key and his car performed well. And Lucas performed strangely to guide him. Carlos did the rest with his natural speed. ‘Matador’ is home. It’s time to assimilate what happened and get The big question : To continue or not? Carlos makes a decision.