WATCH: Charles Leclerc hilariously tries to navigate blindfolded Carlos Sainz through iconic Monza circuit

In a recent social media sensation, Ferrari Formula 1 released a hilarious video featuring their drivers, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, taking on a unique challenge. The video showcased Sainz attempting to navigate the iconic Monza circuit on a racing simulator, but with a twist—he was blindfolded. The humorous aspect was amplified as his teammate Leclerc tried to guide him through the circuit.

Here is the video:

“GO LEFT!!!” 😂

Charles tries to direct a blindfolded Carlos for a lap around Monza 🇮🇹 #ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/iW3eXpIk4W

— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 28, 2024

The light-hearted moment quickly went viral, captivating fans who found the scenario both entertaining and amusing. While this fun moment was a hit among fans, Sainz had more serious reflections on the recent Dutch Grand Prix.

He expressed concern over McLaren’s impressive pace, describing it as “depressing” for the rest of the teams. McLaren came into the event with a series of upgrades, aiming to close the gap on championship leaders Red Bull. Lando Norris, in particular, delivered an outstanding performance, securing pole position by a significant margin and ultimately winning the race by a whopping 22.9 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.

“It's depressing for everyone”, says Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz acknowledged McLaren's strength but also emphasized the commendable performance of Norris, his former teammate. "It's not just Ferrari; it's depressing for everyone," Sainz remarked, highlighting the shared struggle among the teams to keep up with McLaren's pace.

Despite the challenges, Ferrari managed to hold its own, with Sainz noting that they even caught up with a McLaren during the race. Looking ahead to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Sainz is hopeful but realistic about Ferrari’s chances.

This race will be particularly significant for Sainz as it marks his final appearance in Ferrari colours on home soil before his switch to Williams next year. While Ferrari has experienced a dip in performance after a strong start to the season, Sainz remains optimistic about their prospects at Monza. He noted that the circuit has been resurfaced, which could lead to different outcomes compared to previous years.