Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz deliver heartfelt Christmas message to Ferrari fans

Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz talk whilst smiling with a Christmas background — Photo: © LAT Images

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Leclerc and Sainz deliver heartfelt Christmas message to Ferrari fans

They wanted to wish their fans a Merry Christmas

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Monday 25 December 2023 19:57

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have taken to X to wish Ferrari fans a Merry Christmas, ahead of a Formula 1 Christmas shutdown.

Following a season in which the pair only managed one race victory between them, thanks to Sainz's fabulous exploits at the Singapore Grand Prix, both drivers recorded a nice message after the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi.

Leclerc has already been getting in the Christmas spirit, delivering Zhou Guanyu a signed nude calendar of his team-mate Valtteri Bottas for F1's secret Santa.

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It comes as F1 Twitter (X) looks to take a break for the Christmas period, with admin teams already admitting they have been struggling for content in the last couple of days.

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The Maranello-based outfit have already given their fans the 'Christmas gift' of a launch date for their 2024 car, which they hope will be able to provide more of a challenge to Red Bull's dominance.

"We just wanted to wish you a very happy holidays, rest well," Leclerc said.

"Enjoy your time at home with your loved ones and we will see you next year," Sainz finished with.

🗣️ “Enjoy your time at home with your loved ones.”

As we near the holidays, here’s a message from @Charles_Leclerc & @CarlosSainz55 🎄✨ pic.twitter.com/rqDXDTt3q0
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) December 22, 2023