McLaren does not intend to keep Carlos Sainz secret about his Formula 1 this year, even if the Spaniard has already decided to leave for Ferrari for 2021.
This is enough to establish, a priori, a good atmosphere in the team for the last year of collaboration of Sainz with Woking and Lando Norris. But even without that, Zak Brown, wants to be confident thanks to the evolution of mentalities at McLaren.
“Fortunately, we have a great relationship,” admits the director of McLaren.
“We were transparent with each other during the winter, when the negotiations took place. He with Ferrari and us with Ricciardo when we knew what was likely to happen. Carlos is a professional, he did good work and he will continue to do it. We are his family, his friends. “
The American admits that it did not always go well with McLaren.
“But it’s quite rare. There was Magnussen, Kovalainen, Perez … it was a while ago. I don’t think we will see any problem in our garage this year. At Ferrari, between Vettel and Leclerc, it could be … quite exciting! For the right reasons as for the bad. “
“I think it will be fine with us. There is a good harmony between Carlos and Lando. Even if they are very competitive, they are also very respectful.”
“I am quite proud of the way we have handled this. We have become a team where the pilots want to come. There is no more fear, austere aspect as in the past. We have created a good environment and it goes well even when they leave us. “
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