Carlos Sainz joined Ferrari for 2021 on a two-year contract partnering with Charles Leclerc. Following the Ferrari team’s launch, the Spaniard was asked about his long-term goal with the Maranello outfit. He was quoted saying he wants to win a championship within five years.

However, speaking ahead of his appearance in testing on Friday, he clarified that his comments about his goal with Ferrari were misinterpreted. He then moved to clarify what he really meant when it comes to his long-term goal.

“Charles asked me ‘where would you wish to be in five years? Obviously my honest answer is, what do I wish? I wish I was world champion in five years, which is a very obvious answer for any Formula 1 driver if you ask.”

“I think that was misinterpreted to say ‘I want to be world champion in five years’, which is a common mistake sometimes the media does or what people do when interpreting the messages and changing a bit around my words from that question,” explained the Spaniard.

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Carlos Sainz speaks about his current approach with Ferrari

The Spanish driver had a good season with McLaren last year. He helped create an impactful environment and ensure a P3 finish for the team on the standings. After clarifying his previous statements, he proceeded to discuss his approach with Ferrari.

“I am looking forward to try and build a bit of stability here in Ferrari. The first couple of months have been very good, I’ve found the stability, I found that team that has welcomed me in a really nice manner and I’m feeling really comfortable.

“Let’s see how it goes,” he said.

There is incredible competition on the Formula 1 grid currently. Winning a championship is an incredibly difficult task. However, the Spaniard does back himself and believes that with more experience and a good car, he will be able to claim the title soon.

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