Formula 1 | McLaren, Sainz admits: “This is a long-term project”

Interviewed by the EFE news agency, Carlos Sainz outlined McLaren's objectives for the near future, underlining how the project promoted by the Woking team is absolutely multi-year. After the mistakes of recent seasons, in fact, Zak Brown does not want to make any further missteps, especially regarding the manufacturing and development of the car, and this very aspect will push the team to move forward gradually, avoiding blunders that could destabilize the team. the entire environment.

Here is the Spaniard's analysis: “For me it was a positive season. He has given me this opportunity at McLaren for the next two years and I am sure I will enjoy it. The only word that can describe my current mood is probably 'emotion'. Over the last month I went to the factory to meet the people and despite the difficulties I saw a group of people with a renewed spirit. The realistic goal, at least for now, is to improve step by step."

“I don't know how much we can improve, obviously, but I hope to see tangible progress and contribute as much as possible to it”, he added. “The short term is certainly important, but we cannot forget that this is a long-term job. The really important thing is to understand where we will be in two years."

As for Fernando Alonso, however, the former Renault player admitted having spoken to the two-time world champion shortly before signing with the Woking team: “Fernando advised me to come here because he believes that the team has potential and he knows that the project is medium or long term. I'm young enough to be patient and establish myself in a team like this."