“Truthfully, I actually wished this one, I actually wanted it additionally for myself – I wished to get it achieved. I’ve been saying for some time I wished another win earlier than leaving Ferrari and to do it right here in entrance of this mega crowd is unbelievable.
“Now, 4 races left [before moving to Williams], I wish to take pleasure in as a lot as potential and if one other one comes, I’ll go for it!”
AS IT HAPPENED: Observe the motion from the Mexico Metropolis GP as Sainz wins thriller after newest Norris/Verstappen battle
Requested about his decisive transfer on Verstappen for the lead, Sainz added: “I didn’t put together it, to be trustworthy. I used to be only a bit irritated at first, having misplaced place to him.
“I stated [to myself], ‘I have to shock him a technique or one other’, as a result of Max is tremendous troublesome to go – he’s confirmed it many, many instances. I used to be a bit far again, however I stated, ‘I’ve nothing to lose, I’m simply going to ship one down the within’.”
In the meantime, Leclerc – who sat out first follow to present Ferrari-backed future Haas driver Ollie Bearman one other outing – admitted that he had no reply to Sainz’s tempo all through the weekend.
