WATCH: Ex-Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz turned into a chilli by Zhou Guanyu

The 2024 Formula 1 season is over and we have a new constructor world champions. McLaren dominated this season's second half against Red Bull and Ferrari. Though, they were on the back foot on the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix their driver Lando Norris made sure to secure the constructor's championship by winning the race.

Ferrari lost a hard-fought battle against McLaren and their two drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc performed incredibly well and finished 2 and 3 on the podium. Sainz is the only hope for Ferrari at the Abu Dhabi GP as he was within striking distance of Lando.

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The British managed his tyres incredibly well and was way ahead of the Spanish driver. The sad thing is that next year we will not see sainz in Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton replaces him. So he leaves for the Williams F1 team and will take Colapinto’s place.

Zhou Guanyu, the Chinese driver, also raced his last for the Sauber F1 team. He and his teammate Valtteri Bottas received a warm welcome from their team before the final race. They hadn't scored a single point all year until the Qatar Grand Prix. During the Qatar GP, Carlos Sainz had a bet with Zhou: 'If the Chinese driver scores a single point this season, he will wear a chilli suit'. 

Carlos sainz lost against Zhou

Guanyu drove incredibly well during the Qatar Grand prix and finished in 8th position scoring 4 points which is also the first point for Sauber this season. So mathematically he won the bet against Sainz. The Spanish driver is a man of his word and kept to his word.

Carlos was true to his word! 🌶️😂#F1#AbuDhabiGPpic.twitter.com/QedV4EiR8b

— Formula 1 (@F1) December 8, 2024

After the Abu Dhabi Grand prix, the Chinese driver went to the Ferrari Garage and Sainz was already keeping his Chilli suit ready in his hands. He wore the suit and posed for a picture with Zhou. Everyone in the team celebrated with joy. Zhou will be missed next season as he can't secure any driver's seat.

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