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The race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez might have been disappointing for Perez fans, but the Tifosi’s delight knew no bounds! After their golden boy, Charles Leclerc suffered a disqualification at the US GP, the Ferrari fans were looking down once again. But both Leclerc and Carlos Sainz put their SF-23s on the front row at the Mexican GP, sending the crowd wild! Naturally, fans are feeling secure after such a good result!

However, it might not last long! And the doomsayer’s identity might not sit well with the fans! It’s no secret that there has been some tension building up between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Sainz delivered the Tifosi their only win this season, but his mother might have raised some alarm bells after an insightful fan exposed her recent Twitter activity.

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The fan took a big hint from a post that Sainz’s mother, Reyes Vázquez de Castro, had liked, which involved some information related to the number 1 driver battle within Ferrari. The post read, “Carlos Sainz is clear that he will only remain in Ferrari if Charles Leclerc leaves, a fact that seems complicated, so he will have no choice but to leave.”

Carlos Sainz might cause the Tifosi major heartbreak despite strong Mexican GP

The post suggests that Sainz had understood the internal battle with Leclerc meant there was no number one when it comes to the strategy calls, and it has often cost him. However, Charles Leclerc has always been Ferrari’s golden boy. After all, his mission is to fulfill his late godfather’s (Jules Bianchi) dream to win with Ferrari. A dream that was shattered after tragedy struck during the 2014 Suzuka GP.

READ MORE: Charles Leclerc Sent Carlos Sainz a One-Lap Ultimatum Moments Before Disastrous Start

With Leclerc’s future seemingly with Ferrari till he wins or his contract expires, Sainz was reported to have expressed his desire to stay only if Leclerc left. This was given some credibility after Mama Sainz liked the post, sending Ferrari fans into a frenzy!

A curious user was quick to retort, “Does this mean Sainz is leaving or is it charlie……?” – to which the original poster replied and stated that the post said it was Carlos Sainz who gave the ultimatum, signalling that he would be the one to leave if things don’t go his way.

“Finally. Good riddance honestly” – This Tifosi member did not shy away from expressing his disappointment in Sainz giving the Team in Red an ultimatum.

“BEST DAY IN MY LIFE” – A CL16 fan was ecstatic at the prospect of Carlos Sainz leaving. After all, the competition for Leclerc may decrease!

“So Sainz is leaving Ferrari and this is how you confirm to me…….I never tried drugs but that silly season is gonna hit like cr*ck” – Using rather colorful words, this user couldn’t contain his excitement about what Sainz’s exit would mean for the silly season!

“But, then where will Carlos go?” – While this Tifosi member was quick to accept Mama Sainz’s hints, the question of the Spaniard’s future continued to plague the user.

“Carlos to Sauber (Audi essentially) in 2025??” – A strategic fan tried to figure out what the best outcome for Sainz would be if he were to truly leave the Maranello squad. And concluded that Audi’s entry with Sauber in 2025 would be the ideal opportunity. It works in Sainz’s favor that Andreas Seidl, former Mclaren Team Principal when Sainz was with the Papaya Army, has shifted his focus to the Audi project.WATCH THIS STORY: When Daniel Ricciardo Almost Had a Chance to Move to Ferrari

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Whether it’s Charles Leclerc who leaves Ferrari or Carlo Sainz, at least one thing’s for sure. The Tifosi just can’t catch a break! Will the fans continue to remain hopeful given their performances at the Mexican GP, or will the Ferrari team have a major change soon? Stay tuned to find out!

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