Ferrari Want Carlos Sainz To LEAVE?

[@LawVS]

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[@colpul2103]

No, I disagree: Carlos at Audi would not be considered a nepobaby and no one would think that. The opposite, people will think Audi lucked out having an in with him. Carlos is I think the 7th best driver on the grid. No one is questioning if he's good enough to have a seat. Lance, is there really anyone not named or paid by Stroll Industries who thinks he'd have a seat for this long if his father didn't own the team? Not saying Lance is the worst driver on the grid, he's no Mazapin, just so many weaknesses including inconsistency. After 7 season you've shown what you have. He is a 'back group part of the grid team' second driver in quality and after 7 years now no driver with his career resume' would still have a seat. Carlos leaves and with in a year he will have another seat, Lance somehow gets the boot from Austin and he's just out of F1 (unless his dad is willing to $millions to Haas). I kind of think it might be good for Carlos to move on. Even if he doesn't get a seat at a contender it has to be better than having a job somewhere they don't want you. Williams looks on the upward slope and Logan may not even make past the Summer break and I'd lay a bet he finishes 20th or worse in 2024, I could see Carlos land there in 2025 if not before. If I were any team not Merc or Mclaren I'd see him as an upgrade in the second seat at a contender and a first seat for any mid-field team (fyi, I think is a better driver than Ricardo but RB has him in the 2nd seat come hell or high water). So come 2025 he will be the best driver truly on the market.

[@zenklar]

I really believe it will be Saintz and Bottas for Audi for 2026.. it would make a lot of sense as both are experienced in two top teams. Both are very smooth style drivers. Both know how it feels to be a second driver and both are able to work together for the benefit of the team. That is what Audi needs for its start to become a top top before it gets a new young gun to challenge for the championships. Who would replace Saintz at Ferrari.. Albon

[@Ryan-hv9vo]

I would like to compliment your ability to pump out 1-2 videos of good quality content a day even in the off-season. It is definitely much appreciated.

[@LawVS]

You're welcome!

[@MikkelL03]

Agreeable

[@awhitefirefly]

We thank you for your service during this dark time 🙏

[@unklesuga1644]

Yes it very nice to have consistency that's worth watching.

[@Duriel123]

You forgot to add: in an F1 draught

[@Out_Beyond_The_Heliopause]

Carlos has really given Charles a run for his money these last few years. If Ferrari do let him go he'd be a prime signing for a good few teams!

[@LawVS]

Exactly. Carlos will be alright, he will have plenty of options.

[@QuimFreecss]

I would like him go to Sauber/Audi and develop the team around him. We all know what a Sainz and Audi pairing is capable off.

[@roxanne242]

"run for his money" please tell me you're joking

[@jancam464]

Charles has had the worst season in his career and still beat Carlos on points. Carlos has also been in F1 longer. 4 teams and only got his second ever win this year?

[@benben3409]

He would be a prime signing for many teams but HE HAS NOT GIVEN CHARLES ANY SORT OF RUN FOR HIS MONEY

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

This just in: Lando extended contract with McLaren. Remember when everyone predicted an insane silly season for 2024? Well I predict most drivers will have a contract extension before the summer break at this rate.

[@ethanstiles948]

Teams are definitely trying to avoid the silly season this year

[@LawVS]

Well Lando wasn't one of them on the list, but Zak probably wanted the talk to stop on McLaren's part.

[@kaveeshakarunaratne8961]

Norris staying put makes sense as he is ridiculously well paid (overpaid IMHO) at Mclaren and they probably ended the season as the 2nd fastest car on average. A move to RBR would be stupid anyway as its Max's team.

[@leometz7287]

This aged like milk lol

[@a3-radio]

I think carlos is a brilliant driver but i think more than that he has a mind for the sport, he is one of the only drivers i genuinely see getting a position of influence in a team once he leaves the seat, i can be totally wrong but i think he has a bright future in f1 even after he leaves the grid

[@alandagmar576]

Sainz was calling all the right moves & the team was ignoring him ? I do not believe Ferrari will let him go ?

[@LawVS]

Yes. He's like Alonso in being able to read the race and not just his own car.

[@alandagmar576]

It would be interesting if Sainz is given Strolls seat at AM ?@@LawVS

[@MrDragonballzjp]

*Ferrari:* I don't want to play with you anymore (drops Carlos from the team)

[@dgomes265]

Carlos cannot be unsigned because of performance. He has excellent leadership qualities. It would because they want a more compliant #2 Toto should be talking to him as Hamilton’s replacement

[@LawVS]

That and a driver who is more compatible with the style of driving and car Charles prefers.

[@greenfj1466]

Hamilton will be at mercedes for a while longer

[@dannyboy-vtc5741]

​@@greenfj1466nah, it's a wild guess and a bit of a rumor, but hamilton could actually end up replacing carlos in italy.

[@ImQueenElizibeth]

Carlos is easily my favorite of the new breed of drivers on the grid, dunno if he is world champ material but he's a mint driver on his day and likable to boot. I'd love to see him in a car that can challenge for wins because we know he would be right there. If Ferrari don't capitalise on his talent it would be their loss and another teams win, hopefully not Redbull though. Would hate to see him MAXXED on.

[@matv3069]

If carlos isnt a world champ material then neither are norris or leclerc but youd never say that. People like to forget sainz was always ahead norris at mcl and came ahead of leclerc first season at Ferrari the only teammate to do so. This year his median pace was 0.001s quicker than leclerc which is minimal but people like to point out leclerc is faster when that’s not true and on top of that sainz is smarter and more strategic so if he isnt wdc material on the grid who is? Besides the existing wdcs on the grid

[@LawVS]

He is a driver you can rely on and provide a good insight into the race.

[@ina_140]

@@matv3069i just cant believe what i read

[@TT-ce9sm]

In the beginning of 2022 season Carlos had a car that could challenge for wins. Alas, he wasn't right there. But I hope he gets another chance this season.

[@javiergutierrez1031]

You bring it every day. Don’t get burned out. You are the Max Verstappen of you tube creator. Rocking it. Blessings Javier

[@LawVS]

Cheers, pal! I guess you can put it that way. Editing and making content is what I do for fun, like how sim racing is fun for Max.

[@Max-pi7ri]

If lance is dropped by aston martin Alonso and carlos make for a very strong lineup Given, Alonso was the idol of carlos sainz growing up and them both being spanish, i see them working very well together Carlos would be able to learn alot from Alonso as their driving style is very similar And because of the similar driving style the development of the car would be much easier and eventually when alonso leaves, Carlos would make for a great future prospect for the team

[@LawVS]

That could be a very cool lineup. However, I would hope that Lance is able to progress in 2024 and be a little more consistent.

[@saiyerugara9038]

You mean if Stroll decides to retire early for some reason lol!

[@SuperMarkizas]

My exact same thought when I read about Leclerc's extension, and Sainz negotiations stall

[@LawVS]

Yeah...clearly they wish for Carlos to tow the line.

[@TheeGr8Brandin0]

Carlos is just getting the short stick.. and I'm not happy about this. 🤔

[@LawVS]

This is exactly what happened with Seb. Carlos is no longer what they want and will ice him out to force him to look elsewhere.

[@thijs6758]

Audi maybe?? Let’s hope they live up to the hype

[@lukeearthcrawler896]

@@LawVS It's different than Seb. Seb was far more expensive and undoubtedly asked for #1 driver status, former world champion money. Carlos is just a solid #2. He would cost Ferrari 1/3 of what Seb cost.

[@gefx0164]

Everyone got the short stick with Ferrari ever since the early 2010's. It's funny how the tables turned actually, in those years they had a world class driver in Alonso, car was pretty average in qualy but it was a really good racecar over a race distance and Ferrari back then was able to win races from 4-8 on the grid because of Alonso's speed and very good strategy calls. Now its almost the opposite. Car is good in qualy but a complete joke over the full race distance, strategy is simply awful, like a 10 year old could do better awful. They still have a world class driver but everything else is just nowhere.

[@sirsancti5504]

@Thijs ... At least his father is already "there" (Sainz Sr. won the "Dakar" this year in an AUDI)..

[@wonjoomin]

Carlos will be more than ready to make another clever move for himself,, he is just too smart to let Ferrari to take advantage of him ;)

[@LawVS]

If he sees a chance at something, he will take it. Sometimes it might not work out but at least he went for it instead of defaulting to the cautious option just because.

[@Tay_69]

that was the most spot on impression of Zak brown I’ve ever heard 😂😂 “uhh olah..”

[@kd6558]

Noone would say that about Sainz if he went to Audi. Unlike stroll his Dad doesn't own Audi and also unlike stroll, he is a GOOD driver, race winner, marketable and comes from legendary racing stock. He would also not have to play second fiddle to LeClerc Why would Audi not go for him? Pair him with one of the up and coming drivers. (or Even Lando) and thats a good driver line up. It makes total sense. Whether Audi would be competitive early doors would be the only thing that would potentially derail it i think.

[@LawVS]

I am aware of that but some folks would call him out for it and undermine his efforts and I would hate for that to happen.

[@yez_20]

The timing is perfect !!

[@F1BastiPH]

It all makes sense now

[@LawVS]

Yep. They were stalling because of Lewis.

[@deadman8000]

Now this is even funnier.

[@LawVS]

All the more tragic.

[@TheKirkyLifeGaming]

Law's knack for a releasing a video and then something discussed happening in reality is becoming scarily uncanny.

[@24KGoldBacon]

Oh hi! Has anyone told you that your editing skills are epic? I know how long it takes and I can see all the cuts and b-roll so I can guess how long you spend working on this. It realllllly shows. Amazing work! Also a camera angle directly above you so you can look directly up might be great! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@LawVS]

Thanks! A typical workflow from scripting to upload is about 3-4 hours?

[@24KGoldBacon]

@@LawVS That's a really good turn around! I'm glad this is going so well for you and you def have the skills and talent to back up this success, you're going places!

[@wonder-pdl]

Zak Brown must’ve seen you editing and was like “huh, I guess it’s time to announce Lando for real”

[@LawVS]

"Lando! It's time to go, buddy!"

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

So Carlos carries the team as Charles has been seriously out of the picture both with terrible team decisions as well as luck. Carlos makes his decisions on his own and doesn't let the team screw up his race. I simply don't get it. I'd love to see Carlos in a RedBull and destroying Ferrari!

[@QuimFreecss]

But in RB he would be another Checo, I think he is still young enough to try and develop a pronect around him, I think a team like Audi/Sauber woyld be great for him

[@matv3069]

How is that a good idea? Audi will be completely new to F1 its a massive risk

[@LawVS]

Signing Charles first is going to be a psychological blow for Carlos but he won't give up.

[@aes0p895]

Ferrari is more about ego than performance, always has been.

[@ケイータKeiyta]

@@matv3069It’s a risk he should take. Remember what Hamilton did with his move from McLaren to Mercedes

[@Uno.Numero]

Carlos Sainz is a revelation, his Singapore 2023 win was by far the win of the decade and it was all down to him, no one has ever done that or thought of it before, imagine having this quick strategic thinking while throwing your Formula One Car on the streets of Singapore. Audi will snap up Carlos and not coz of Carlos Sr. but for Andreas Seidl, he is the one who hired Carlos into Mclaren and was total and complete praises for him while at Mclaren, it'd be impossible for Seidl not to hire Carlos for Audi. So, Sainz will be a toss between Audi & Mclaren, I still feel Lando will be poached by Redbull or Ferrari or even Mercedes, while Oscar has proved his worth in Mclaren and is the future of Mclaren

[@LawVS]

Agreed. Ultimately. Seidl knows how good Carlos is and he is seemingly bringing back together some key members of the McLaren renaissance of 2019.

[@Uno.Numero]

@@LawVS Carlos is in Seb's Mould, he's intelligent, knows how to develop a car, a brilliant strategist at 200+mph and like Seb he doesn't ruffle up feathers like Alonso and quietly gets about doing his immaculate job. We need more like him in F1.

[@swordmonkey6635]

Even when Ferrari F1 is performing at its worst, being a Scuderia driver offers prestige and perks that most drivers would covet (if at least for a season or two). The elite and rare Ferrari road cars available to a Scuderia driver is crazy.

[@LawVS]

It does, yes. Carlos has done his part with aplomb. He can be proud of his work with them.

[@Lessflaw]

I feel like ferrari just told charles to stay around for as long as he wants with the whole being vague about the contract length

[@LawVS]

Basically. To Ferrari, the contract length doesn't matter; so long as Charles is happy. They have ploughed too much into his development to give up now or let anyone else take him. This is a sign also to other teams to stop trying.

[@terrydoyle]

This was an amazingly prescient video .. well done. I suppose you have a video about Lewis to Ferrari .. and I'll search for it now :-) Thanks for putting this together

[@alecjoad5896]

This aged like honey

[@LudosRegem]

This channel is the best F1 channel end of discussion.

[@bananatree2527]

I don't think Ferrari necessarily want to get rid of Sainz. As far as I know they're happy with his performance. He is fast, he is consistent, he's a bit cheeky on the radio at times regarding strategy but that occasionally also helps them (like that time in Monaco where he skipped inters and went straight from the extremes to slicks). What I think is happening here is that Ferrari realises that a lot of contracts are ending by the end of next year and they want to see a bit what the market does and how other drivers perform next year. There are probably several candidates they are considering for that seat, I could imagine Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg to be options if they perform well next year. For Perez it would be a golden opportunity in case he gets dropped by Red Bull (which is somewhat likely if they want to open up a spot for Lawson) and Hulkenberg would be mad not to leave Haas for Ferrari. But if such options don't materialise they can just extend Sainz and that's fine too.

[@LawVS]

To me, this move is more of a signifier that Charles is the person the team backs over Carlos and that Carlos has to accept whatever they give him as a deal. The sticking point is the length supposedly. He wants 2 seasons, they're wanting just 1.

[@DeathBlocks]

That's the other thing to take into account. It's not just about "O you aren't good enough", it is also saying "We could be looking around just so you know" or use his contract as a draw for other potential signings. And also with how Ferrari have said the driving styles caused less than ideal circumstances in car development, just makes sense to keep your options open.

[@buzzbam]

Love the behind cam for comedic and dramatic effect lol!!!

[@kylemacleod4828]

It's strange where Ferrari are at just now. Like if you were to ask me hell even last week is Sainz going to leave Ferrari I would have told you no. Now ok maybe I'm getting carried away but the fact that Leclerc's deal has been announced and Sainz has yet to be announced kind of paints a picture. Sainz likes a car with a rear end compared to Leclerc who wants a car with a front end. They have two opposing styles now in a perfect world their car would be lovely balanced and just an engineers dream but unfortunately that's not the case. When we consider in the past that Vasseur has said (supposedly) that projects are built around a driver which to me suggests a number 1 and number 2 driver but when Vasseur was asked something of that sort he said that those comments were brought out of context that the team needs to build around the drivers and not have a number one and number two driver. However, when you really think about it teams tend to do better when there's an established number 1 and number 2 drivers. The dominance of Michael Schumacher and Ferrari happened because Schumacher was the undisputed number 1 driver. The dominance of Red Bull saw Vettel as let's be honest the number 1 driver and Webber as the number 2 driver. Eddie Irvine and Rubens Barrichello they were the clear number two driver to Schumacher even Felipe Massa to a degree. Now of course Schumacher did not beat Villeneuve to the title in 1997 despite having Irvine as his number 2 driver and failing to beat Hakkinen to the title in 1998 and that was despite anyway Frank Williams and Ron Dennis not liking having a number one or a number two driver. The dominance of Mercedes gets a little complicated because 2014-2016 they had Hamilton and Rosberg who were number 1 drivers but to be honest Mercedes could afford to have that line up when you consider how far in front they were. Then think about what happened after Rosberg left. Wolff called in Bottas and as soon as Bahrain 2017 in only Bottas' third race for Mercedes and a race that he started from pole position his very first in the closing stages he was told to get out the way of Hamilton. Ever since then Bottas at Mercedes was cemented as the number two driver to Hamilton with maybe the only exception coming in 2019 when Bottas genuinely looked a threat at least in the early stages to Hamilton defending his title. Even when you look at Ferrari in 2017 and 2018 when they were challenging Mercedes there was no question Vettel was the number 1 driver and Raikkonen was the number 2 driver. Red Bull during 2016-2018 I would say Verstappen and Ricciardo were equal drivers but you always got the feeling that the eye was more on Verstappen as the golden boy rather than Ricciardo just an observation of mine. When Ricciardo left though there was no question Red Bull was now fully Verstappen's team. When you look at the dominance of Red Bull it has come about because Verstappen is the undisputed number one driver and you could even argue he has that much control those he's partnered alongside struggle look at Gasly, Albon and what has now become of Perez. Now this isn't to say that teams with a number one and number two driver dynamic will always beat an equal driver pairing to a title every time no it isn't but this is just my opinion those with that #1 and #2 driver stand a better chance of winning the title. Now with Carlos Sainz is he a number 1 driver or is he a number 2 driver? Charles Leclerc to me is fast enough, mentally tough enough and aggressive enough to win a title so to me there you go there's your number one driver. However, the thing is with Carlos much like how he got lost in 2019 when he was with McLaren it's a bit like that with his career. It's like he's in limbo never dropping into either the #1 driver or #2 driver category. Now take this hypothetical as this might demonstrate my point. Picture this Ferrari have one of their drivers (you're free to picture whoever it is) running second place in a race and 1st is just maybe say a second or two up the road the leader and whichever Ferrari driver it is have already pitted. However, Ferrari say to the driver "right we're not going to win like this so we're going to pit you again and you're going to have to make up the lost time from the pitstop and chase them down to win this race. Whether we win or not is down to your performance." I have faith Sainz could pull off such a task were he in that position but when I think if Leclerc was in that position I think he would have an easier time completing that task. If Sainz can't be that number one driver at Ferrari and he's not prepared to be that number two driver then where does he fit? Is having equal status the way to go for Ferrari? Or is it possible Sainz is actually a number one driver but because his teammate is Leclerc he just doesn't look it? Are we just being too comparative because if anything Sainz alongside Leclerc and at Ferrari seems like a 1.5 driver. Sainz I think would be willing to play the supporting role saying it was Leclerc and whoever it was he was against and Sainz was out of the title fight but if he's got a chance no matter how slim at winning the title I don't see him jumping out the way for Leclerc. I think Ferrari have to ask themselves several questions. Firstly, how badly do they want to win the championship? Secondly, what are they prepared to risk to win the championship? If they want it badly then are they prepared to let go of Sainz and say go after Alex Albon where I think if he joined Ferrari he would be the number 2 driver I think that is a fair assessment to make. If Albon joined to replace Sainz he would be the #2 driver and Ferrari would back Leclerc for the championship with Albon being told "Alex it's Ravin please hold station do not attack Leclerc. I'm sorry." I think that's one of the things that Albon would have to accept joining Ferrari. Plus Albon I can't see him joining Mercedes or ever returning to Red Bull nor do I see him ever going to a McLaren anytime soon the only thing that seems like could become a reality is Ferrari which is something I never thought I'd say and if Ferrari are really desperate and are ready to take the risk of having Sainz leave so they can get Albon who let's not forget struggled at Red Bull just so he can the number 2 driver it's a huge risk that Ferrari would be taking and it's a risk that would have to be calculated and have reward at the end of it otherwise they would have removed a quality driver like Sainz. Ferrari has a lot to think about this season or even over the next few months on what to do with Sainz. I'd honestly describe the decision they'll have to make with Sainz like deciding what wins between an unstoppable force and an immovable object. A question of that sorts is what Ferrari needs to answer before Sainz's contract is up. I'd love to see Sainz stay I really want him to stay but I'm not the one that decides for Ferrari. This is all saying though that Sainz hasn't already signed but that's my thoughts.

[@LawVS]

Agreed. Sainz is defiant but what doesn't help is simply driving styles being quite different to Charles and the trend forged by Red Bull and Max that if you want to succeed, you MUST circle around one driver and optimise the car for them. The second driver? It's a bonus if their style is similar or identical but ideally they need to adapt to the model. If they don't, the team is leaving performance on the table. Carlos has to adapt or die (go somewhere else).

[@tiagoferreira5368]

If I were RB I would be all over Sainz because he is the best option for a 2nd driver for any of the 3 top teams. He's like the best of the rest after max, ham, Leclerc, Norris, Alonso

[@LawVS]

Maybe but it would depend whether or not Carlos and Max will play ball again.

[@aes0p895]

God knows Ferrari never has made personnel mistakes. Another dub in a long line of endless dubs.

[@LawVS]

It's basically doing a Ferrari.

[@zxl7204]

norris signed a "multi year contract" too recently

[@LawVS]

Yep. Zak took what I said personally.

[@griffinkadar163]

I love the new camera angle Law! Adds a lot of extra oomph!

[@Taalsman]

Considering todays news, yes, yes they do!

[@LawVS]

Unfair.

[@TonVanDerAa]

Does your wife tell you to only enjoy your hobby in the attic ? Great vids btw 👍🏻

[@LawVS]

My choice. It's become my aesthetic.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Xavier Marcos Padros: “So Carlos is faster than you? Can you confirm you understand that message?” [a few corners later] “Sorry.”

[@lukeearthcrawler896]

They're crazy to get rid of Carlos. Over the 3 seasons at Ferrari, Carlos scored over 90% of the points Leclerc scored. Bottas in his first 3 years at Mercedes scored 70% compared to Lewis, and we all consider Bottas a great #2. At no point during the last 3 years did Carlos's ability to support Charles if he is to mount a title challenge came into doubt. What good is a compliant #2 driver if he is far behind Charles, like Perez is to Max?

[@LawVS]

My best guess is that Carlos' driving style is simply not compatible with the direction they want to take the car; which is in Charles' direction since he is their boy.

[@lukeearthcrawler896]

@@LawVS The average grid position in 2023 for Charles vs Carlos was 4.95 vs. 5.77. Carlos was exactly behind Charles. Maybe we watched different races, but I believe Carlos's ability to adapt to a new car is excellent. He did so in a Renault, in a McLaren and in a Ferrari. The points scored last year were 202 vs. 197. I really do think Ferrari are mistreating Carlos. And you know I'm a McLaren fan so I don't really care about Ferrari or Carlos.

[@HeyHaydn]

It seems like I'm in the minority here, but I'm really not a fan of Carlos. He's definitely had the few headline performances (victories) recently, but he's such an underwhelming driver and his attitude comes across so badly (e.g. Silverstone when he hung Charles out to dry vs Hamilton and Perez(?) for the win). Specifically he sacrificed a 1-2 with Charles win in order to win himself on fresh tyres and hung Charles out to dry. He also complains a lot and blames others for crashes that are often his own fault. I know plenty of drivers do it, but I always feel like Carlos' ability is really limited in terms of raw pace as a driver. Maybe that's just a personal preference on pace vs management? I dunno. Yes Singapore was impressive, but I'd argue it's the exception not the trend and relied on a number of specific scenarios that meant he could essentially sandbag and manage the pace behind him.

[@LawVS]

That's OK. I agree Carlos can be divisive. Even I was a little iffy when he was being hounded by Checo that one time. He can get quite sensitive at times. However when he is on it, the guy is on fire.

[@MimisMomo]

I don’t think Carlos going to Audi looks like a nepo thing. He’s proven he can more than drive- he’s a clever strategist. He is confident in his ability to “call an audible” and be successful at it. It’s not like he’s Lance Stroll or Mick Schmaucher, who I thought only got a chance because of his name. Also, I don’t think he’ll end up with McLaren. Unless McLaren follows Ferrari’s lead and throws Piastri under the bus (which they might do, as I think he might turn out a better driver than their “Golden Boy”) and I think at this point Carlos would out drive Lando, especially in a faster-reliable car (no I haven’t watched your video on the new dark horse yet…so maybe you’ll change my mind). Truthfully it’s hard to see where Carlos can go and 1) not be a threat to the #1 driver and 2) be the #1 driver. He clearly is not going for second place. He needs a new team or a #1 driver to suddenly fall off the face of the earth- unlike Ricciardo, the last thing he wants is to take a step back to move 2 steps forward. PS you need more subscribers-you deserve it. More on that in a future comment…

[@LawVS]

I don't think so either. My cynicism got the better of me. It's the thing I DON'T want people to think. Carlos is a great driver and I'd have him in my team in a heartbeat.

[@Dwh-h]

Ferrari still has an atmosphere that they are bigger than any driver. I think that because of that mentality, Carlos questioning them (and making good decisions) puts their authority into question and Ferrari as a brand can’t see that to happen. That’s why they want to keep Charles and bump off Carlos. Charles toes the line while Carlos doesn’t always seem to and that can affect the team. Can you imagine if Barrichello didn’t let Schumacher past in Austria, he would have been slated!!

[@LawVS]

It's an identity that has been crafted over decades. The aura is powerful and they can use that to make drivers bend to their whim

[@cococalm]

This is a problem that is unique to the "Superstar" culture. This format can only work if the n°2 is an unambitious lackey-yes-man just there to prop the "superstar" and to only shine when the superstar cannot (unrelaibility or accident) win. It is the reason why the n°2 of RB will always be destroyed unless they are a willing lackey. The next person to lead RB will only be known when MV leaves F1. The same scenario seems to be playing out at Ferrari and eventually MB.

[@LawVS]

Or if the second is a young rookie willing to put in the time to learn the ropes.

[@cococalm]

@@LawVS indeed but then would still be the willing lackey. In this case, ambition does not apply.

[@Near_Void]

13:44 I dont think there will be a backlash unlike Stroll because of these things 1: Sainz isnt unreliable 2: Sainz SR hasnt paid for Sainz JR seat 3: Sainz is a good driver and can get points regularly 4: He hasnt got an anger issue (See Strolls reaction in Qatar Q1 exit vs Sainz exit in Abu Dhabi both 2023 season)

[@LawVS]

Understandable. I guess my cynicism got the better of me.

[@Near_Void]

@@LawVS i still enjoyed the video.

[@JulioAguilar01]

These 2 camera angle takes are fun

[@JulioAguilar01]

And now they just signed Lando, I can tell what next video is about 👀

[@user-hm5nn9pk8n]

Ferrari wants a solid nr.2 driver and in the current field of drivers there aren't many , Gasly and Albon are often mentioned as candidates but they didn't shine in a nr. 2 role at Red Bull ( but now as a nr. 1 driver they are doing very well). The most suited candidate other than Sainz is Perez , and that isn't likely is it?

[@matv3069]

But sainz isnt a number two driver in terms of skills

[@LawVS]

Yeah. Gasly and Albon have also had experience as a leader and would probably not like the idea of giving that up again.

[@unusedTV]

Ooooh! B-cam! Did you do this before? Can't recall seeing it but that said I often listen without watching

[@LawVS]

I've experimented with it in the past couple of videos. Glad it's being received well!

[@TheSlowoldman]

Did you really make a Speed Racer reference??? The BEST cartoon ever made? You have my subscription. And Carlos just needs to find the GRX, he doesn't need the courage spray, we've all seen his salt at Singapore.

[@HousseinMsh]

🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@jeanmakita3839]

This was a really good one. I think Sainz to McLaren, if Lando pulls a Danny Ric, would be a great story and move. That Speed Racer plug almost got ya boy fired! Sitting here ugly laughing at work😂😂😂😂 Thanks my guy!

[@staLkerhu]

Lando officially got another multi year contract...

[@jeanmakita3839]

@@staLkerhu I know, but was speaking in hypotheticals.

[@rockyledonio5341]

I think one thing that should be considered is who can reasonably replace Carlos? People say Albon and I’m inclined to agree, but would Ferrari really want someone who they don’t know is better or not? Not to discredit Alex he’s done wonderful work at Williams, but he’s quite comfortable being the lead driver there evidently and wants Williams to improve. Who else then? It’s hard to say really and no driver would willingly put themselves in a position of inferiority I feel like especially when the competition is Leclerc. I think Carlos will go the way of the “Ricciardo” honestly. In that he’ll try and escape from being a “number 2” and join other teams to drive for where he feels valued as a driver. In fact it would be the same thing with Red Bull that he did. They show clear signs that they favor someone else, he doesn’t like that, he leaves and tries (and succeeds) in forging his own path outside a big team.

[@matv3069]

Carlos is not a number two tho hes comparable to leclerc and you seem to think he’s too big of a competition when this simply isnt the case if you’re being factual

[@LawVS]

If Carlos gets one more extension for two years, Ollie Bearman will come in (provided he has done good enough for Haas).

[@wonder-pdl]

I honestly feel like this whole Ferrari hubbub with Carlos is pretty ridiculous, and I think now that Lando’s signed with McLaren again there may be more potential for a longer contract because it definitely wasn’t just Red Bull eyeing Norris, it was Ferrari as well. Sainz got their only win of the season last year and delivered when it counted and I feel like that should count for something. I don’t know, I just feel like Carlos has more to give to Ferrari after 2024.

[@LawVS]

I think you're right. It's been a boost for him to stay since Ferrari lost an option.

[@MenaTube12]

Great vid as always and amazing pronunciation of Estrella galicia😮

[@LawVS]

Thanks!

[@xeakpress]

Hiding the length of the contract isn't a power play. It juat confirms what we all knew. It's a contract with exit clauses. They were bold and outlandish with the last round because they were all locked up with no way out.

[@LawVS]

It is kind of. It's a signal to other teams that this contract isn't something as simple as a standard agreement and that it's a show of support and to not even TRY and talk to them. Smoke and mirrors.

[@LuteFrontier]

Carlos can work for LawVS(as his yes man)

[@bigsketchyburrito]

Carlos should get a new contract - paying him twice as much. Only fair as he's driving and doing their strategy at the same time.

[@LawVS]

I reckon Ferrari will give him a one-year deal and Carlos will be grateful for it.

[@AnimaDweller]

I feel like Audi's rumors are more Carlos Sr. trying to put pressure on Ferrari. However Ferrari doesnt really care. Other than that I can't help to think that all the other teams also look at Carlos like "A good No. 2 driver" only.

[@LawVS]

Probably, which is why I don't think it will happen. Carlos Sr is not a shrinking violet as we saw him when he was clashing with Jos.

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

@@LawVSOne of the reasons Max was even moved to the senior team faster it was very political allegedly in the Toro Rosso camp in 2014-15 when Young Max and Carlos was there behind the scenes

[@HerveMaas]

Well, well, well. With the current Lewis Hamilton rumours this might just make sense!

[@LawVS]

They seem to be gaining momentum. Even the normies are discussing it.

[@Codi95]

I really hate that in Ferrari, the driver who actually makes good calls against the team wishes gets the booth. Vettel had it, Alonso, Massa, Barrichelo etc, Also: Literly Mclaren posted a video on Norris contract like 2 minutes ago

[@LawVS]

Ferrari can't handle a two-driver way of doing things. There has to be a leader and the way Max does things and the way the car is optimised will dictate the rest of the grid.

[@billiamlemom4268]

That's how you usually win in f1, max Hamilton vettel Micheal, building your team around 1 driver is the way forward ​@@LawVS

[@pranav2310]

Aight I’m here after the Hamilton news

[@LawVS]

And I feel so bad for Carlito.

[@MMAli-rq8kd]

That "I think Carlos Sainz is going back to McLaren because a sponsor of his is going to McLaren" is a hilarious stretch 😂😂😂 I'm gonna take it as you have a hunch because I trust your hunch more ! 😅

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah I made it clear it was a flight of fancy. It shall remain just that.

[@ItsMaryWork]

11:21 tell ya what that impression of Charles wasn't half bad 15:33 and the same goes for the Zak impression

[@LawVS]

Zak is such a gift giver of memes.

[@WiltopiaDomestead]

Literally see that norris signed an extension with McLaren while you’re talking about Carlos going to McLaren…😅

[@davidvasquez08]

Lol

[@LawVS]

We manifested it!

[@BonusDruthers]

more zack brown impressions pls

[@Adam-fj9px]

Lawrence think theres anything behind making bearman reserve driver for ferrari?

[@LawVS]

I reckon it's a simple rejig and perhaps a preparation for a Haas rookie season since Gene is looking to strengthen the bond with Ferrari even more.

[@Adam-fj9px]

​@@LawVS would definitely be interesting if bearman had to step in for a race and bossed in the ferrari

[@sujjo]

You deserve a 1000 likes for that Speed Racer reference 😄

[@SamiKhan-hn3uk]

You recreated Brazil and Monaco radios but why not the famous France “NOOOOOOO!!”😂👀🫣

[@LawVS]

My poor mic wouldn't take it

[@tychothefriendlymonolith]

13:55 - too funny

[@RiskBayles]

welp you called that with Zack brown and Lando's announcement haha

[@LawVS]

Another manifestation.

[@oldscooterguy1]

I just about peed myself with the speed racer impression

[@BIGM18]

AS A FERRARI FAN, SARGEANT TO FERRARI 🙏🙏

[@LawVS]

Eye-talian American alliance. 🦅

[@Jrh-rp7np]

You know people forget Carlos beat Charles on points in 2021 and was beating him in 2023 until the last weekend of the year when Carlos had a bad race probably rigged by Ferrari ., and Charles finished p2 and beat him by 6 points.. the funny thing is people think Charles is supposed to be the rival to the great Max Verstappen., please.. Can Charles have a good weekend and beat Max??sure he can,, But,, he’s not beating him over the course of a season too many mistakes and never consistent enough..

[@LawVS]

Agreed. Carlos is not a shrinking violet and he is known for throwing the cat amongst the pigeons and providing some interesting results. He has never been afraid of making a statement...despite the cameras ignoring him!

[@MedhaosFEH]

I mean, Sainz still lost to Leclerc in both the qualifying and race head to heads in the cases where they both actually finished (this is including COTA, but excludes both their DNFs and DNSs) When you consider that Ferrari admitted that the SF-23 was tailored more to Sainz’s driving style, it’s a bad look for the guy to still get beaten in the head to heads by his teammate in a car that innately favoured him more.

[@Thedutchman12]

@@MedhaosFEHexactly and in all the seasons they’ve been teammates Charles has been faster on average but people only look at points which don’t tell the full story

[@HousseinMsh]

​@@Thedutchman12100% agree this comment section just tell you how ignorant they are

[@jeffreypostma6832]

Silly season is already less silly now that Norris has also signed. Where is Sainz supposed togo and who would Ferrari hire? I don't see them going for a rookie like Baerman. Perhaps they will try to get Albon or Gasly? Surely not Ocon if they want a stable 2nd driver! Perhaps Ferrari has already seen that Sainz has no really good options in hand so they can have him for cheap, at least until Audi join... I don't see Sainz at Red Bull tbh, as it will create the same toxic relationship they used to have. And for Sainz going to Audi: that could be a similar career wrecking mistake like Villeneuve to BAR. They are completely unproven and might be doing several years of catching like McLaren did with Honda... I don't see anything to indicate Audi is really in it for the big points, as they have not really signed proven people. (Seidl is a steady pair of hands, but has no top level experience) My 2cts are that Ferrari will stick with Carlos until 26. Red Bull will only put Ricciardo in the 2nd car if he is clearly beating Tsunoda and otherwise might be trying to get Gasly or even Lawson? That is to say if Perez underperforms again and the other teams are closer.

[@LawVS]

To be fair, Norris wasn't a factor in this silly season. He was good until 2025. All this has meant is that the NEXT silly season is less silly.

[@Roald94]

much to say about carlos situation. Ferrari doubling down on Leclerc clearly is giving a message to Carlos, which is funny because he was their only win last year, which was a masterful one by the way. im starting to see Carlos may not be in Ferrari much more time. as to where he might go, its anybody's guess. by the way, i still remember that message that mclaren gave to ferrari when Carlos signed with them, and how they asked them to take care of him. seeing how it turned out... one would think Ferrari doesnt have a good management with their drivers. Chronicle of a Death Foretold? anybody?.

[@LawVS]

Yeah, Ferrari have had their fill with Carlos.

[@Joozt112]

Immediate sub! Good talk!

[@spawnofapathy]

Im sure the open ended verbiage in the contract announcements is because of exit clauses the Driver has. Teams agree to it, but won’t say a driver is definitely contracted until 2032, if a driver can opt out and leave in 2028. It makes the team look bad. I think the biggest reason even Ferrari fans deny Carlos his due is because Leclere routinely out qualifies him. So even if Carlos has a better season he’s “slower than Charles” and therefore undeserving of being the #1. Leclere self destructs about as much as he’s unlucky.

[@LawVS]

I suppose so but I guess the lack of obvious disclosure is to make teams more aware that this driver is off limits.

[@ActOneBSM]

Lando heard your comment on his contract and didnt want you to worry so has extended it

[@joela6542]

12:44 literally SpeedRacer loooll

[@scotturbanski740]

I think it would be a mistake for McLaren to bring him back. He's not getting any younger and he's not a championship caliber driver. If one of the two current drivers end up leaving I want McLaren to make a big splash signing.

[@LawVS]

Well he's not now since Lando signed for longer.

[@iJohn_YT]

HAHAHAAH xD Actually, I kinda love ur videos xD I used to hate them when I first saw one, but now I can't stop watching them

[@LawVS]

I really appreciate you giving me a chance and I'm glad you're a regular. Thanks for your patience!

[@NeonColored]

Watching this now that McLaren have confirmed Lando Norris' new contract makes me rethink the things said. It made sense that Carlos might replace Lando for 2026, but now? I don't see him replacing Oscar Piastri for 2027. This makes the Audi option a little more likely for Carlos, but maybe we see something completely different. Maybe Ferrari give him another two years, or at least a 1+1 option. Also, McLaren just announcing the contract right after you released the video? You're really giving Josh Revell a run for his money in saying things that don't age well. ;P

[@LawVS]

That's true...or you could say it DID age well in that Zak proved me right in that he is on the case with contracts and he sleeps with them next to his bed.

[@NemXX2]

They just renewed Lando. I think McLaren wanted to make sure he didn't think of going to red bull. If Ferrari sacks Carlos, i hope they get Shwartzman in. I have a feeling he will show us something special.

[@LawVS]

Agreed. Zak was basically telling the grid to back off. His boys are with him for at least another three seasons.

[@parrotantics2046]

So... dip into oblivion at backmarker team like Haas or Sauber? I don't think Carlos would take such option in the first place. If he gets ousted by Ferrari - the only team that would afford might be Aston Martin. Given Oscar has the contract up to 2026 and now Lando extended his run till cock knows when... I don't think McLaren would risk the penalties for contract breach just to make carlando return. Though I'm not so sure.

[@LawVS]

Perhaps. Aston would be a decent shout, but it depends if Alonso retires and he swoops in to replace him, like he replaced Alonso at McLaren.

[@mcleanF1]

Every ladder company in the world should be lining up to sponsor you

[@LawVS]

I'd be the ladder equivalent of the guy who loves refrigerators.

[@geniferteal4178]

VCARB? The confusion and disappointment has begun. 😕

[@LawVS]

I don't mind it so much.

[@bobdevreeze4741]

Sainz is done. Ferrari have played this record many time before and the song always ends the same. Blame a talented driver for a poor car. Its Ferrari that loses in the end. Carlos will do well, who ever he drives for. The next Ferrari driver will get what all the rest have dealt with. Pressure, impatience and condemnation.

[@LawVS]

Indeed. It's become very obvious that Sainz is fighting a losing battle. He will take that one year extension and like it.

[@billiamlemom4268]

I mean that's why binotto was fired cause he was blaming Charles for 22. We are finally building around Charles.

[@ERSilver22]

Your American accent is about as good as my British accent. I love it.

[@LawVS]

I can do it better. I just exaggerated it a little.

[@karlosdelacruz3803]

Charles and Carlos are a Perfect pairing for Ferrari. I can't imagine why they wouldn't want to keep him.

[@LawVS]

Agreed. I like what I see with them.

[@malopthemapper]

I would really like to see Carlos to RedBull, but that's not gonna happen

[@aes0p895]

Red Bull doesn't deserve him. That team is corrupt and soulless.

[@LawVS]

Yeah, it kinda happened at STR and it wasn't the best.

[@kavsoc]

Nah I don't see Carlos getting the Stroll treatment if he goes to Audi. He has proven himself to be a far more capable driver than Lance to get that treatment even if Carlos Snr gets him that drive.

[@LawVS]

I don't myself, but my jaded take got the better of me.

[@OnlineHipHopTV]

I think Ferrari keeps the 2025 contract open on purpose to maybe snatch Alonso if AM doesn't perform. Give him a car that can get his 33rd win and give Lecrlec the experience he needs. Just a thought.

[@LawVS]

I doubt Alonso would go back. He got burnt there by politics and empty promises.

[@AnaInTh3Sky]

Dec 2026: -Carlos wins WDC with Audi, -Ferrari forget to charge the hybrid motor of Charle's car

[@LawVS]

Charles: "How did he do it?" Ferrari: "We are checking..."

[@ashoo1987]

How about Carlos at Red Bull after Checo's contract ends? Would definitely do a better job even tho I don't believe he could ever challenge Max race by race. Better option in my opinion than Ricciardo or Tsunoda. He did great in the Ferrari, I'm sure he could handle the Red Bull just fine. I know their relationship was "toxic" when Max was 17yo, but I believe things would be different this time around after Max got a few WCs in his pocket.

[@matv3069]

It was toxic due to their dads too but now they’re both adults and Marko said Sainz was closest to Max outta all of his teammates

[@LawVS]

I don't see that happening since he and Max were at loggerheads and their fathers didn't help with that.

[@mohamudhassan2784]

Are you going to make a Lando Norris video as he has recently extended his contract with Mclaren

[@LawVS]

Probably as some kind of bigger McLaren video.

[@patrickharris6720]

If you’ll excuse the pun, I think Ferrari is backing the wrong horse here. Sure, Carlos may not have the same raw pace as Charles, but his overall racecraft and race IQ is more complete. Plus his overall demeanor leaves him less likely to be rattled, likely thanks to his days with the Red Bull camp. Unless Frederic really does a complete overhaul of Maranello’s ethos and work ethic, to the point where they’re practically handing Charles a title, it’s never going to come together for them.

[@LawVS]

I think the issue is that the driving styles of the two drivers are quite different and Ferrari has to make a choice of which driver to lean the car toward more.

[@thrillathakilla]

If they let Carlos go, they're making another huge mistake. It sounds like Ferrari are what Williams are described as on The Race's Bring Back V10s where Williams for a time compared absolutely everyone to Alan Jones for better or worse. Ferrari picks and sticks for better or worse (Ascari, On the Mclaren point. Why would Zack do that? There's other talent coming through he could capitalise on. And locking people down into contracts has never hindered people going to Ferrari becasue... it's Ferrari. Mclaren is really tenured but they don't have quite the same draw

[@LawVS]

McLaren are willing to bet on younger talents who have potential the team is willing to help extract. Lando wants to give them the title, like Michael wanted to give Ferrari the title.

[@thrillathakilla]

@@LawVS Lando wants to give them the title. All drivers dream of delivering a title to a strapped team. I would bet they all dream of raising Williams like Schumacher did through the Ferrari Era. What they lack is that it's not just the driver. It's the perfect combination. It wasn't Schumacher alone, It was the trifecta of Schumacher, Brawn and Todt. There's plenty of talent in F1 but they rarely align to that degree. We're seeing it again now in Verstappen, Newey and Horner but none of the other drivers have this in reserve

[@andrewntoth1]

For honesty , Sainz is one of the better drivers on the grid ... the issue with ferrari is the arrogance of management , he has offended with his questioning of strategy etc . The next question would be , who could fill his seat . Ferrari won't want an up and comer , they'll want experience with enough speed to stay somewhere close to leclerc ... bottas? , maybe perez? 🤷‍♂️

[@LawVS]

I think it's because the direction of the car HAS to lean toward Charles in order to get anywhere near close to Max.

[@CCA2020]

This is ridiculous, What else does Carlos have to do, 2023 was another solid year for the smooth operator

[@LawVS]

I reckon they can't keep him because his driving style isn't compatible enough with Charles' and the 676 needs to lean more toward Charles to give him all the car he needs.

[@gunshipzeroone3546]

Hi, do you think that Lewis will get his 8th w.c.

[@LawVS]

2025 at the earliest opportunity

[@nixielee]

Sainz is good, he is not great. The leap to Leclerc is bigger than you would think.

[@ricardoturlan]

Congratulations on the passion you put into every video they’re always fun to watch. On the subject, that’s why I hate Ferrari. The arrogant old man’s ways continue way past his death. This team is the most winning ONLY because Mercedes were out for decades. I love the cars BUT hate the team. Leclerc is fabulous and deserves all praise yet Carlos is also great and has proven to be a true professional. Just as Vettel, Sainz is being treated as second class. Sadly Piastri is at McLaren. It would be great to see him pair with Lando again.

[@LawVS]

Carlando was a lovely partnership but I fear that these days it wouldn't be the same. Lando isn't a rookie anymore. They're friends forever, of course...but the dynamic would be incredibly different and could easily cause rifts. This is the best timeline for their relationship.