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Carlos Sainz Reveals Unique Killer Mentality That Sets Him Apart From F1 Champions Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen

Published 08/19/2022, 6:05 AM EDT

Formula 1 is a sport where arguably the good guys finish last. But the Spaniard, Carlos Sainz, is on a mission to change this perception. Having finally got a car that can challenge for race wins and championships, Sainz needs to show his top-notch caliber against the very best in this sport.

Sainz joined Formula 1 in 2015 as a Red Bull junior. His stint at Toro Rosso came to an end as he spent multiple years in the midfield with the likes of Renault and McLaren.

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In 2021, after Sebastian Vettel‘s departure from Ferrari, Sainz took over driving duties at the team from Maranello. In 2022, Ferrari has probably built a competitive package for the first time since 2019.

Attitude is everything, says Carlos Sainz

But with characters such as Hamilton and Verstappen that have strong aggressive personalities on and off the track, can the soft-spoken Sainz be able to match them?

When asked if he needs “to roar to be world champion,” by Esquire, Sainz answered, “It can be killed perfectly silently. It’s a bit of my philosophy… to have the same aggressiveness as anyone, but also to be kind, friendly…” (Translated using Google)

“And, I don’t know, you can be calm and then you put on your helmet, and you become that person a lot more aggressive on the track.”

Another testament to Sainz’s capabilities as a driver is his adaptability. Motorsports is as much about banging in lap times as it is about having the right attitude.

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According to Sainz, “I don’t go into teams with prejudice or bad feelings. I go in very open-minded.”

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Being pitted against Charles Leclerc, it is upon the Spaniard to make the team come to him. An affable personality with results on track would soon lead to Sainz being a Tifosi favorite.

This season, he has been plagued with bad luck and mechanical failures. His solitary win at the British Grand Prix, however, is a sign of things to come. Will the likable Sainz be able to match up to the likes of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton? Only time will tell.

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Anirban Aly is a Formula 1 Author at EssentiallySports. While pursuing his undergrad in Law from Symbiosis Law School, he has written multiple academic papers centered around the domain of Motorsports. Not only that, but due to his love for Formula 1, he aims to work as a Legal Advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world.

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Ranvijay Singh

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