“We would prefer Sainz to stay at Ferrari instead of Hamilton”

There is a growing tendency to confuse the virtual world with the real one. The beautiful lives you see on Instagram aren’t usually like that. And the opinion of a group of ‘haters’ (network haters) on Twitter does not represent the majority. You must remember this. To know the truth you need to get away from the screens, leave the house, step on the asphalt and talk to people. The last is the most important. And that’s what he tried to do MD in Imola to understand the opinion of fans about the development of Carlos Sainz at the end of time due to the arrival of hamilton.

We should emphasize the ‘entertainment’ thing. We’re not referring to those who have never set foot on a track and hide behind profile pictures of cars or drivers. The real fans, the ones who pay the tickets, the ones who go to the circuit, the ones who buy t-shirts and caps and spend time in the sun watching the cars. The one who loves Ferrari more than any other name. Those who love F1.

If one is guided by networks, one can imagine that Italy is waiting for the arrival of Lewis Hamilton like waiting for a savior. That they are happy and the departure of Sainz is just a payback for Lewis who led them to victory. But you only have to walk around the park. Imola, groups of ‘tifosi’ stopped, couples walking hand in hand and holding their flags to each other. With friends united by the Ferrari passion. You just have to say hello and ask. And then, let them talk. This is the result. Judge for yourselves.

“It hurts. “I feel really bad that he’s leaving and it’s a big shame because he’s a great driver.”said a woman in a cap and ‘Cavallino’ t-shirts.

“The only one who made Red Bull suffer was Sainz. Credit to him who brought victories to Maranello”another boy pointed out.

“I’m a bit upset because I like him as a driver and in the spirit of Ferrari I believe we should always be honest and sporting, so thanks to Carlos for everything he’s done for Ferrari”another Italian fan told MD.

“It was good. He’s the only winner so far (from Ferrari) this year. We don’t like it. We hope you do well on your next adventure.”another fan added.

“I think he is doing well and he also forms a good team with Leclerc. But hey, we will see what the future is like for him and for Ferrari”, added another. And many more examples. Not a single comment from dozens of fans. Yes, there is a lot of gratitude and sadness at Carlos’ farewell.

The Italian ‘ci dispiace’ (it tastes bad or disgusts me) is a constant expression among all MDs. Long term. But the surprise comes when, without asking, the people themselves ‘tifosi’ pointed out that MDs prefer Sainz to Hamilton, who has 7 titles in his pocket.

“Carlos still has a long way to go. “Hamilton is at the end of his career,” a fan assured. “I would have kept Sainz instead of Hamilton”said the other, furious. Coincidence or not, the opinions of fans coincide: They prefer Sainz to Hamilton, who has always been Ferrari’s rival, and wish Carlos the best for the future. Maybe just a coincidence. Maybe not. And perhaps twenty ‘tifosi’ is not a representative number. But something more than remarkable.

In fact, Some Italian journalists made it clear to MD that the fans were not all for Lewis signing. Although over time, if Hamilton wins races, it will probably be forgotten. “That’s clear”replied an Italian specialist.

They don’t want him as a rival to Red Bull

With the possibility of Sainz going to Red Bull, fans reacted negatively. They change their appearance. They don’t like the idea. They don’t want him as a direct contender for victories in 2025. “I prefer him to go to Audi or Mercedes”said “Anyone who has been a Ferrari driver will always be a Ferrari driver”. The same will happen to Carlos. He left his mark.

“There’s just no Carlos. It tastes bad to us. Thank you for the successes you have brought us. We hope that in the coming years we will not suffer so much. Remember we are your family. We love you even if you leave” concluded one of the fans of this newspaper.

Sainz: “Thank you for four years together”

Shortly after these talks with the Italian fans, it was the turn of Carlos to show his love for the ‘tifosi’ at the ‘fan zone’ stage, located on the other side of the Imola paddock. There, shortly after the sorting began, there was no room for a pin in a large field dressed in red for the occasion.

“Thank you for four years together,” he said in Italian. The public went crazy. “Carlos, Carlos, Carlos!” They mentioned his name and Sainz had to stop his speech after every sentence because of that repeated reaction. And continued: “As you know, I gave everything for the team and for you. I hope I still have the support of all the ‘tifosi’ here. And nothing, we are going to win it”he expressed before an explosion of joy from the fans.

Shortly after, in qualifying, things did not go as Ferrari would have liked against McLaren and Red Bull. And the red team and Carlos could not fight for victory on Sunday. But the man from Madrid will continue to test until the end of the course. “I might win another race before leaving Ferrari, hopefully. Forza Ferrari and Forza Carlos”, a fan pointed out to MD. He will have options to continue improving his record with more victories in red. He wants to say goodbye in a big way.