Sainz hopeful: 'With the same car you can beat Hamilton and Verstappen'

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were at a lonely height in the world championship last season, making it almost impossible for other drivers to keep up. Carlos Sainz hopes this will change next year, he told El Hormiguero.

In the Spanish talk show, the Ferrari driver looks back on the Formula 1 season. Sainz is reasonably satisfied with his performance, although he regrets that he could hardly compete for wins. During the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix he managed to get the third podium spot, but his successes could be counted on one hand.

In 2022 this situation should change. The new regulations should make it easier for drivers to stay close to their predecessors, which should lead to more surprises in Formula 1. Sainz hopes with all the developments at Ferrari it will make it possible to compete with Hamilton and Verstappen. While he has great respect for both drivers, he is certainly not fearful.

"Although I don't doubt how good they are: even if I had a good day, it was insufficient to beat Hamilton and Verstappen last season. Hopefully, next season will be a lot more equal," Sainz stated in the interview. "After all, with the same car, you can beat them."