It's been a long time since Carlos Sainz's departure was announced, and every now and then it stirs up a storm, as the Spaniard was pushed out of Scuderia Ferrari in what could be the best season of his life.
Many believe it was the team's fault, but now Carlos Sainz's father has said that Lewis Hamilton should be blamed for what happened, rather than the red team:
“Ferrari was very happy with Carlos, but he couldn't stay because Hamilton offered himself to the team. He was the one who contacted Ferrari, not the other way around. That's why this story unfolded this way, but it's too late to cry about it. What bothers me is that Carlos doesn't get the respect and appreciation he deserves based on his abilities. He had his best season, we're seeing his best version now, and he'll continue to improve. He's a driver who becomes more complete every year, but he's going to have a difficult time at Williams. The team was second to last in the constructors' standings, but despite that, he's very motivated. It was difficult for him to manage his situation during the year, knowing that Mercedes and Red Bull Racing didn't choose him, but you'll see what he's capable of...” - said Sainz's father with disappointed pride.
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