Carlos Sainz’s “Arabic” Response as His Favorite Food Leaves the Tifosi With Watery Mouths: “As Appetizing as Him”

Ferrari may have a fighting chance to get some good points on the board today in Saudi, after all. With only the pace of the SF-23 as a genuine concern, the Tifosi are quite happy with the two men at the helm of the Scuderia’s title ambitions. Before the race begins, the Scuderia drivers, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz were on their usual media duties. However, Sainz really got the Tifosi distracted with his appetizing revelation.

A young interviewer asked the drivers about the food-related experiences they had. Not even a second had gone by when Sainz snatched the microphone to reveal his own favorite Saudi Arabian craving. He responded, “I love, Um Ali!” Um Ali is a dessert that consists of bread soaked in warm milk which is then garnished with pistachios, syrup, etc.

Sainz is known to have a strict diet. However, as soon as the official Instagram account of Formula 1 shared this video on their page, fans rushed to the social networking website to share their reactions to Sainz’s mouth-watering revelation.

Fans react as Carlos Sainz reveals his favorite Saudi Arabian sweet dish

Ferrari fans were really being tempted away from the big day today by Sainz’s revelation. One fan even commented, “It’s as appetising as him,” referring to Um Ali.

Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions to Sainz’s Saudi Arabian weakness.

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One fan commented, “He was legit waiting for someone to ask this question,” hinting towards the way Sainz snatched the microphone away! Whilst another said, “a umm alli a day keeps the doctor away – carlos sainz.”

The Spaniard really got the Tifosi in the mood for his favorite sweet dish.

“@carlossainz55 i’m 100% with you on this one. Really good dessert!”

“we need a c2 challenge in arabic now.”

“It’s as appetising as him.”

“That’s it Carlos is officially adopted by the Arab nations and i can confirm it.”

But a few fans also took this opportunity to correct one geographical gaffe the 28-year-old made.

“Umm Ali is an Egyptian dessert. Not Saudi.”

“Umm Ali is a famous Egyptian dessert.”

“I’m pretty sure the dish is Egyptian but yeah still amazing.”

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Will Carlos Sainz put in a performance today worthy of an Um Ali treat afterward?