Talking on the current Monza spherical, which marked the ultimate race for Sainz as a Ferrari driver on Italian soil, Staff Principal Vasseur took a second to mirror on his contribution to the Maranello outfit.
“I’ve enormous respect for Carlos, for what he did for the group within the final years, however primarily the final two years with me [as team boss],” Vasseur commented.
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“I can completely see what he did final yr, primarily after we had hassle, he was in a position to push the group to return again with the pole in Monza, to win in Singapore. This pushed somewhat bit in all probability additionally Charles to react and he did [many] first rows [on the grid] in a row.
“He was clearly a part of the restoration of the group final yr and this season he’s doing an excellent job. I do know completely that the scenario was not straightforward at first of the season, however he’s mega skilled.