In a rally race in Catalonia in 1998, Carlos Sainz, one of the greatest rally drivers in history, experienced a memorable event that is still talked about today. As they were on the verge of winning their third world title, Sainz's car came to a halt just 700 meters from the finish line due to an oil leak. His co-driver, Luis Moya, got out of the car and shouted at Sainz to restart it, exclaiming, 'Try to rip it out, Carlos, for the love of God!!!' Despite this setback, Sainz considers it one of the few misfortunes in his career and focuses on his numerous triumphs [b70f041e].
Juanjo Lacalle, Sainz's manager, and Emilio Viéitez, a personal friend of Sainz and organizer of the Catalonia-Costa Brava rally, also shared their reactions to the incident. Sainz expresses his gratitude for being part of a great story with Carlos and dismisses criticism of his bad luck, highlighting his achievements and determination. He believes that setbacks make you stronger and that life goes on [b70f041e].
Fast forward to 2024, tensions arise between Carlos Sainz and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. At the Spanish GP, Sainz made a bold move to get past Leclerc, resulting in contact between the two drivers. This incident has caused a rift between them, with Leclerc accusing Sainz of trying to do something 'spectacular' in front of his home fans. Sainz, on the other hand, remains adamant that he did nothing wrong [6b767eca].
Jean Alesi, a former Ferrari driver, has attempted to restore peace between Sainz and Leclerc by posting a funny edit on Instagram. Alesi's post was a lighthearted way of addressing the tension between the two drivers. However, despite the humorous gesture, tensions still remain high within the Ferrari team. The incident between Sainz and Leclerc could potentially hamper Ferrari's season moving forward, as the team needs both drivers to work together for the Championship [6b767eca].
Sainz's future with Ferrari is also uncertain, as he has narrowed down his options. The incident with Leclerc may have an impact on his decision, as it highlights the challenges of team dynamics and the potential for conflicts within the team [6b767eca].