Carlos Sainz: pain, pride + potential

F1: Beyond The Grid

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🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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2024 has been a turbulent year for Carlos Sainz.

It started with a shock: Lewis Hamilton would be replacing him at Ferrari in 2025. Then he missed a race with appendicitis. But the year is ending with multiple wins and podiums to look back on, and an exciting new challenge to look forward to with Williams next season.

Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Carlos talks about his feelings after finding out Hamilton was taking his seat, the pain he suffered after his operation and how he came back from those physical and emotional setbacks to take victories in Australia and Mexico, and secure his future in Formula 1.

As well as reflecting on a special four years with Ferrari, Sainz is also relishing his next chapter. What can he achieve with Williams? How does he rate new teammate Alex Albon? And will he cope with not fighting at the front of the grid?

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0:29.9	This episode is presented by Explorer Journeys, redefining luxury ocean travel.
0:49.3	Ha ha ha ha ha. redefining luxury ocean travel. For the smooth operator, 2024 has been a bumpy ride. I was tested more than I've ever been tested before. I was actually hurt. I was hurt.
0:58.0	Now when I look back at it, I'm almost proud that it happened
1:02.0	because it made me a much better driver and a much better athlete in general.
1:07.0	From finding out he's leaving Ferrari and fighting back from appendicitis to multiple wins and finalising his future with Williams, Carlos Sites has both suffered and celebrated this season.
1:21.6	How does he really feel about being replaced at Ferrari by Lewis Hamilton?
1:26.6	Can he understand the team's decision?
1:29.9	Is he leaving on good terms? And could he even return one day? Here on F1 Beyond the Grid with
1:36.9	me, Tom Clarkson. Carlos opens up about the most challenging year of his Formula One career so far. And while he reflects fondly on his Ferrari highlights,
1:48.0	Carlos is also looking forward to his next challenge.
1:52.0	I'll miss the podiums, I'll miss the celebrations,
1:55.0	but my target is to get back to there.
1:57.0	I'm going to Williams to try and bring Williams back
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