Several drivers will change teams next season, including Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard already has a huge advantage over other converting drivers, as Ferrari will arrange an additional test for him.
A huge music chair will be held at the beginning of next season. Several drivers have changed their seats and found a new employer. For example, Sainz will go to Ferrari, while Sebastian Vettel will leave for Aston Martin F1. The German succeeds Sergio Perez, while Daniel Ricciardo gives way to world champion Fernando Alonso. The jubilant Australian will in turn take the seat from Sainz. A very complex story where many drivers have to get used to new cars and teams. Sainz would have an edge if it were up to Ferrari.
Since the winter test only lasts three days this year, the shifting riders don’t have much time to get used to everything. So Mattia Binotto wants Sainz to drive a three-year-old. “It is clear that we are planning to organize something for Carlos so that he can somehow accelerate his integration with the team, the engineers, the car, the way we work and our procedures,” the Italian said. Formula1.com. The team leader points out that the simulator will also be important, but an additional testing moment is also underway.
This luxury is not limited to Ricardo and Vettel. They have to make do with all three test days in March, and they should integrate out of the car as soon as possible. “The rules are very clear on what we can do, and we have no choice in McLaren to put an old car at the moment,” said Andreas Seidel, team manager, of Ricardo. “We only have the opportunity in three days of testing, but of course we are currently working very hard within the team, along with Daniel as of January 1, to integrate him into the team as soon as possible.”
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Four-time world champion Vettel also has to settle for scheduled test days over two months. “We also haven’t had a chance to use a car in two years,” said Otmar Szafnauer, Aston Martin F1 Team Manager. He will also work closely with the German to get used to everything as quickly as possible. So Sainz will be the only one who gets extra time to get used to and get online and is completely ready in either Australia or Bahrain.
