Amidst Heartbreak of Leaving Ferrari, Carlos Sainz Jr. Fulfills Major Childhood Dream

Amidst Heartbreak of Leaving Ferrari, Carlos Sainz Jr. Fulfills Major Childhood Dream

Carlos Sainz has to come to terms with the fact that Ferrari will let go of him at the end of the 2024 campaign. Despite a heartbreaking end to his four-year stint with the Maranello-based outfit, Sainz has not stopped following his dreams away from F1. In fact, he fulfilled a particular childhood dream of his just a few days after news of his leaving Ferrari became official.

On his social media accounts, Sainz revealed the launch of his own go-karts team. The Spaniard named it CS55, and, according to him, it was a childhood dream of his to have something of his own like this. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment thing and was in the cards long before his Ferrari departure came to light.

 

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On X, Sainz wrote, 

“After a full year of work and dedication, CS55 Racing is a reality! I am so happy to present to you this project I’ve done together with OTK Kart Group, whom I raced with when I was a kid! Looking forward to seeing it on track!”

Sainz follows in the footsteps of his idol and compatriot Fernando Alonso. The two-time world champion is a huge fan of karting and, despite being 42 years old, spends time away from F1 in go-karts. Alonso’s team is named FA Alonso Kart, and the Aston Martin driver himself plays an active role in its development.

 

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This karting venture is huge for Sainz, who is embarking on what could turn out to be his most important F1 season to date. The pressure is well and truly on him to perform if he wants suitors for the 2025 season.

Carlos Sainz under immense pressure in 2024

Sainz’s 2024 season will determine which team he finds himself driving for the following campaign. As a result, his focus could solely be on helping his own cause instead of listening to Ferrari’s plans. A lot of times, drivers follow team orders when their teammates seem to be in a better position.

Sainz’s situation right now will make him want to prioritize himself above Charles Leclerc or anyone at Ferrari, given he is already leaving the fabled Italian outfit. On the other hand, Sainz insists that he is fully focused on helping his team do well in their last year together.

As per a video posted on X by Ana, the Madrid-born driver said:

“We have an very important year ahead, it’ll be my last year with the Scuderia and I wanna end it on the highest note.”

Sainz’s future beyond 2024 will be one of the key things to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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