The triumph of the youngest of the Sainz has had a very sweet taste in the family, which has vibrated with his first victory in Formula 1 from a distance. “We are very happy”, explained Carlos Sainz Sr. in statements to DAZN. “I am sure that many people have been happy today, all those people who have accompanied him all this time,” he explained before sending a warning message to his son: “The important thing is that he continues working. He still lacks a tad, although every year he is closer”.
Sainz has recognized that a triumph of his son’s is experienced in a “very different” way, but he has recalled the first race he won and what it meant for him: “It was a brutal change for me and I am sure that he It will also help him to have more confidence and there will be a before and after, I am convinced”.
The congratulations have transcended the motor world. The Spanish Minister of Culture and Sports, Miquel Iceta, was one of the first to congratulate Sainz, as well as José Manuel Franco, Secretary of State for Sports. “Carlos Sainz makes history by winning his first Formula 1 race. You are already among the greats of motorsport, Carlos. Congratulations, ”he wrote in a message on Twitter.
It had been almost a decade since a Spanish rider had climbed to the top of a podium and even the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has added to the list of congratulations to the Spanish rider: “Today you have achieved the dream you have always longed for and for how much you have worked The whole country has vibrated with your great career. Thank you for taking Spain to the top of Formula 1”.
Colleagues by profession have wanted to congratulate Sainz for this feat, including the brothers Marc and Alex Márquez. Former basketball player Pau Gasol has also written to confess that “today we have all vibrated and celebrated the victory with you. After many years chasing this dream, you deserved the first victory in F1. I’m sure it’s the first of many.”
Soccer players like Thibaut Courtois or Esther González have joined the congratulations through their social networks. “Congratulations Carlos on your victory. You are a persistent guy with incredible talent, so it’s sure to be the first of many”, wrote the Belgian goalkeeper, while the Madrid striker stated that “dreams are meant to be fulfilled”.
