Carlos Sainz has broken his silence for the first time since announcing that Hamilton will replace him at Ferrari

At an event in Italy to present the first karting in his name, the CS55, in collaboration with the OTK group, Carlos Sainz broke his silence in a huddle with journalists and, later, in statements to Sky Sports. The Madrid native is calm, “I’m fine, it’s true that it has been a very intense two weeks for everyone at home, in Maranello, but I’m focusing on preparing for this season, which is very important for Ferrari,” said of the Spanish driver about it. of Lewis Hamilton’s signing for Ferrari which takes him out of Maranello in 2025.

“I always try to find a level of high pressure. You have to feel pressure and stress, you have to be nervous before a Formula 1 race, when you start or a qualifying lap. From there I have my techniques to face those levels of pressure,” he confessed to the group gathered by As.

“I don’t like to go to races too relaxed, I notice that I lack some demand. That’s why in training I look for that. This year, as in the previous nine, is the most important year of my career. I approach they are all like this. And even more than Ferrari,” he said.

The man from Madrid used humor when faced with challenging questions: “Any advice for Hamilton upon his arrival at Ferrari? “Let him try my kart!”

He admitted to Sky Sports that he already felt something. “No, I’m not disappointed. When I saw Ferrari from the inside, I already knew some things and I prepared with the team for changes for the future. However, I don’t want to think about anything other than giving my able in the season I have left. “Ferrari. I’m calm, we know we have a very important season ahead of us. This is my last year at Ferrari, so I want to do my best: I’m also training with the karts. to give my best when I’m on the track,” he said. .

“Sure, it’s not the best feeling to start the season, but as soon as I put on the helmet in Bahrain and go out on the track, the only feeling I’ll feel is the desire to go further.” , choosing victory in the World Cup,” held the Ferrari player until the end of the season.

And he said that his motivation remains at full strength: “In my career, I have always taken steps forward, improving a little bit every year. That has always been and will always be my philosophy. And that will be the case this year as well. . In 2024, I will be 30 years old and “I feel younger and more motivated than ever.”

And he is sure of himself: “I know what I am worth as a driver and for this reason when I look to the future I am very calm. Certainly, good things will come, but, for now, my goal is to give my best in Ferrari.”