Carlos Sainz insists there isn’t a unhealthy blood between him and Lewis Hamilton after it was introduced that the Brit will probably be taking his seat at Ferrari subsequent 12 months.
The 29-year-old Spaniard will probably be with out a seat past the top of this 12 months however stated he was in no hurry to discover a new staff.
Speaking forward of the Bahrain Grand Prix season opener, Sainz stated he and Hamilton nonetheless shared an excellent relationship.
“From my side obviously no hard feelings, with anyone,” he stated.
Sainz to depart Ferrari on the finish of the season
“I think this is how the sport works. Obviously, I have a lot of respect for Lewis, the success he’s had and obviously the choice to join Ferrari. I would have done the same in his position.”
Sainz has had some success with the Scuderia, successful two races within the three years he has been with the staff.
“I feel Ferrari’s a fantastic staff and in some unspecified time in the future in the direction of the second half of your profession – or on the finish, I don’t know the place he’s at proper now, he solely is aware of.
Sainz just isn’t in a rush to seek out an F1 seat
“But for certain it’s a staff you want to be a part of, so I totally perceive that. And [with] somebody like Fred [Vasseur] that he is aware of and he has an excellent relationship with and trusts, it’s a no brainer to go to Ferrari.
“From my side obviously, as I said, no hard feelings. I’m focusing on my future and where am I going to go next, and in the meantime [I will] keep doing the best I can for this team,” Sainz added.
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