Sainz ready to "perform at a high level"

Sainz has already taken on strong teammates such as Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg and Lando Norris. Is that going to help him? "I hope so, but I am also realistic. I realise I am up against one of the fastest drivers in Formula 1. Charles has been at Ferrari for almost two years. I will need time to find the right set-up, to get to know the engineers and to feel at my very best."

To De Telegraaf, Sainz states that he does not expect everything to go as smoothly as it could. After all, a changeover to Ferrari takes some time. "That makes the challenge even greater. But I am sure that when I am settled, I will be able to perform at a high level."