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‘Sainz will have no problem being No.2’       

Carlos Sainz was willing to accept what Sebastian Vettel would not, being number two at Ferrari, says Bernie Ecclestone.

Although the 89-year-old acknowledges that Sainz is a talented driver, he feels the Spaniard will be “number two” and happy with that role.

“Sainz suddenly grows up to be a very competitive driver,” the former F1 chief told Bild, “He is also very talented.

“He would be easy for the team to handle.

“At Ferrari he will be number two but he would have no problem being number two at Ferrari.”


Not convinced Carlos will see it this way lol 

Yeah that is a interesting aspect of this new deal. I don't see Saintz as the type of number two driver (and I am not sure if Leclerc is so much faster than Saintz), but on the other hand I don't see Ferrari as the type of team that lets their drivers race each other. Ferrari always has a number one and number two driver. And Ecclestone still knows a lot about the sport and what is happening. So maybe it is true, maybe Saintz is willing a number two role just to get a seat in a red car. We will see.