Subscribe

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Motorsport prime

Discover premium content
Subscribe

Edition

Australia
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren and George Russell, Williams Racing in the Press Conference
Prime
Opinion

What kind of Ferrari driver will Sainz be?

Carlos Sainz is expected to be typecast in the supporting role to Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in 2021. But the tenacious Spaniard's fighting spirit stands to make him much more than just the number two driver

Motorsport.com's Prime content

The best content from Motorsport.com Prime, our subscription service. Subscribe here to get access to all the features.

Following confirmation that Carlos Sainz will be replacing Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari for 2021, many have identified it as a return to the team's 'old ways'.

Much of Ferrari's success through the years has been attained while operating a clear 'number one' and 'number two' driver philosophy, best evidenced by Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello.

Previous article Hamilton: Mercedes needs to "hit ground running"
Next article Silverstone twin F1 race plans being made “on the hoof”

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Motorsport prime

Discover premium content
Subscribe

Edition

Australia