Carlos Sainz is preparing for his final Grand Prix with Ferrari in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of a successful chapter with the Italian team, where he has secured 4 wins and 24 podiums. Over these seasons, Sainz has been a key player for the team, standing out for his consistency and ability to collect crucial points. Starting next year, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will take his place, while Sainz will take the wheel for Williams, another historic team in F1.

Although his future lies with Williams, Sainz still has one last chance to claim the Constructors' World Championship with Ferrari this weekend, in a season where the Italian team is 21 points behind McLaren. If he can pull off a comeback alongside his teammate Charles Leclerc, he could end his time at Ferrari with a major title that has eluded him since 2008. This will be his fourth season with the team, and during 2023, he has had his best performance so far, with 8 podiums, standing out in a championship that has been one of the most competitive in recent years.

From Toro Rosso to McLaren, and the road to Ferrari

Sainz began his F1 career with Toro Rosso in 2015, and although his first teammate was Max Verstappen, he has steadily climbed the grid since then. After his time with Renault and two years at McLaren, where he earned his first podiums, Sainz joined Ferrari in 2021. With the Reds, he achieved his first wins at major tracks like Silverstone and Monza, cementing himself as a top-level driver. These successes, along with his consistent performances, made him indispensable to the team in recent years.

The future with Williams and Abu Dhabi

Although Sainz's time with Ferrari is coming to an end, the Madrid-born driver has the chance to leave one last mark on F1 by aiming for another podium at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he already finished third in 2021. After the season ends, Sainz will join Williams, a team with a rich history in F1 that is still working to regain its place at the top of the grid. Despite the team change, Sainz's future remains bright, and his legacy at Ferrari will remain in the team’s history.