Sainz Explains Impromptu Visit To Thank Tifosi

The Spaniard got his first outing behind the wheel of a Ferrari as part of the team’s major five-day test with a 2018 F1 car at Fiorano this week.

Sainz completed a day-and-a-half of running with the team, and at the end of the first day of action he elected to take a fire truck and drive out to the section of the track where the fans had spent the day.

In a social media post that circulated on Friday, one of those present said they were ‘astonished’ that Sainz came and spoke to them.

Describing what happened, the fan called Chiello said: “At 4pm the session stopped and we were about to leave the circuit when we saw a small fire truck proceeding along the track and stopping in front of us.

“Carlos stepped out. We were astonished. He drove all the way [along] to greet a few fans outside the circuit, just to have a word with us! What a special and humble champion. Thank you Carlos, we will never forget this day.”