close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
"Outstanding" Sainz 'exceeded expectations' at McLaren - Brown

"Outstanding" Sainz 'exceeded expectations' at McLaren - Brown

"Outstanding" Sainz 'exceeded expectations' at McLaren - Brown

"Outstanding" Sainz 'exceeded expectations' at McLaren - Brown

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has claimed that Carlos Sainz "exceeded our expectations" following the recent completion of his two-year stint with the team.

After signing Sainz from Renault at the end of 2018, the Spaniard formed a superb partnership with Lando Norris that culminated in McLaren finishing fourth in the 2019 constructors' standings, and then third the past season for the first time since 2012.

Sainz, who scored two third-place finishes across his 38 races, has already left the team to start work with Ferrari, and with a ringing endorsement from Brown.

"Carlos did an outstanding job," said Brown. "We would never have signed him if we didn’t think he was an excellent grand prix driver.

"I think it’s fair to say he exceeded our expectations. I think he really came into his own in our environment, and he and Lando helped lead the way these last couple of years."

Such was the strength of the relationship between McLaren and Sainz that the team recorded a touching video message to his new Ferrari colleagues, asking the Scuderia to "take care of him".

Reflecting on the facets that aided Sainz to make a success of his time with McLaren, Brown explained: "As you know, in a racing team, your drivers are the superstars.

"They’ve been big contributors, so has everyone at McLaren, to give them a good, reliable race car.

"Renault’s been a good partner, so it all really came together, and Carlos and Lando made the most of the opportunity."

Related

McLaren star announced as NEW signing in 2025 switch
McLaren

McLaren star announced as NEW signing in 2025 switch

  • Yesterday 09:57
McLaren announce KEY departure as team chief issues statement
Latest F1 News

McLaren announce KEY departure as team chief issues statement

  • December 19, 2024 12:12

Latest News

F1 Superstars

Red Bull star's SHOCK Hamilton comments re-surface after F1 promotion

  • 14 minutes ago
Latest F1 News

Perez F1 drive CONFIRMED by team boss

  • 1 hour ago
F1 Features

Mercedes pull Hamilton replacement MASTERSTROKE with new 2025 driver signing

  • 2 hours ago
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton Ferrari debut date 'CONFIRMED'

  • 3 hours ago
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as F1 star set to sign with RIVAL

  • Today 06:57
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo tipped for F1 COMEBACK as Ferrari tease huge unveiling - GPFans Recap

  • Yesterday 23:57
More news

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x