“You Have Exquisite Taste”: Fans Left Wide-Eyed as Ferrari’s Newest Customer Carlos Sainz Ditches His Golf for $600k Ride

Carlos Sainz has been in Formula 1 for nine years, beginning his career with Toro Rosso and then moving ahead with McLaren and Ferrari. However, he didn’t have the equipment to compete for the wins until last year. And cometh the hour, cometh the man, as he bagged his first race win as well. Although his performances were overshadowed by those of his teammate Charles Leclerc and his team’s woes, he had a decent year despite his own bad luck.

In 2023, he’d almost certainly be a less stressed man than Leclerc, which could help him perform well if the car allows it. And if he can’t make news with his performances, he knows how to find a way to the section. as he did most recently, after he unveiled his Ferrari 812 Competizione.

The $600,000 car has a naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 engine with a valve train pulverizing 9500 rpm, according to Continental Autosports. It can reach 60 mph in 2.85 seconds and achieve a top speed of 211 mph.

Carlos Sainz’s fans are in awe of his new ride

Carlos Sainz’s revelation has come to shock many of those who didn’t know that the driver still continued to drive a Volkswagen Golf, which was gifted to him by his parents. The car is his first addition to his personal collection, which sounds strange given the love for cars that Formula 1 drivers usually have. And now, the fans are in absolute awe of his new car.

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On the YouTube video, one of the fans commented, “That car is sick!!! Plus, seeing Carlos so excited really makes me happy 😁❤ Lots of safe kilometers for you!”

The love continued further on YouTube, as the other fan complimented the choice, saying, “Congrats Carlos! Great looking car. You also got that balance very well between an elegant look and a more aggressive! 👏👏”

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Consistency is something that Sainz lacked in 2022. With hopes resting on him for support and wins, the Spaniard might have to pull out big tricks from his sleeves, which one knows he can do very well given his debut season at Ferrari.