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“I cannot wait to show it to the Tifosi!”: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz explains why he is excited about driving the Scuderia’s 2022 car

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Carlos Sainz admits that Wind Tunnel models of the 2022 Ferrari car show that it’s very different from it’s predecessors. 

After a disastrous sixth place finish in 2020, Ferrari made major amends in 2021 by finishing third. However, a team as historic and successful as Ferrari will be looking to aim even bigger in 2022.

The Scuderia were one of the very first outfits to start developing the 2022 car. Ahead of the regulation changes this year, expectations are high from the Italian team. They’re expected to close to gap to Mercedes and Red Bull, something that team principal Mattia Binotto has downplayed.

Binotto admitted that the 2022 car will likely compete up front for race wins. On the other hand, he does not see them challenging Mercedes or Red Bull for the World Title. Still, the regulation changes may shale the grid up and the teams can’t get a full understanding of their competitor’s positions until pre-season testing kicks off.

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Carlos Sainz joined Ferrari in 2021 and took the world of F1 by storm. While many thought he’d fare in teammate Charles Leclerc’s shadow, the Spaniard finished the season ahead of him.

In a recent interview, Sainz shared his thoughts on the 2022 car. He feels that it’s very different from it’s predecessors and expects his Ferrari to perform strongly in the upcoming campaign.

Carlos Sainz calls the 2022 Ferrari car a ‘secret’ that he cannot wait to reveal

Pre-season testing is just under a month away. It’s the first time the outside world will be allowed to see how the teams have been preparing themselves over the winter break.

Sainz offered Ferrari fans some updates about their new car ahead of the testing in Barcelona. He’s been in Maranello for over a week now, and has been involved heavily in preparations as the 2022 season approaches.

“I’ve seen it in a lot of PowerPoint presentations and in the wind tunnel,” the Madrid born driver said. “The 2022 car is, let’s say, very different to what we have seen in the last few years in Formula 1.”

“I also cannot wait to show it to the tifosi. It is like we have a secret, but we want to tell a secret as soon as possible. Let’s see.”

“It’s not long now. I’m particularly keen on showing the car to all the tifosi, but also driving it as soon as possible.”

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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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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