While the Alpine driver is renowned as one of Spain’s most renowned drivers with two world titles won back in 2005 and 2006, Sainz has also emerged as a rising figure in recent years after ascending from Toro Rosso to McLaren and now Ferrari.
On a global level, however, their backing pales in comparison to the support Verstappen and Hamilton enjoy, with Verstappen’s orange army travelling around all 22 races last season, while Hamilton’s very own ‘Team LH44’ passionately defend and represent the Briton all over the world and on social media.
With that in mind, F1’s star duo probably would not mind missing out on the affection of Luis Enrique or other football stars if it means gaining new fans in their F1 sphere.
