F1 News: Carlos Sainz Has Fans In Tears With Michael Schumacher Tribute

Carlos Sainz did a subtle Michael Schumacher tribute on the Singapore Grand Prix podium.

Carlos Sainz subtly paid tribute to Michael Schumacher whilst celebrating on the Singapore Grand Prix podium on Sunday and fans have been taking to social media to point it out. 

Whilst listening to the Italian national anthem as he celebrated his Singapore GP victory, Sainz waved his fingers in the air as if conducting the music before putting his fist in the air. This is a legendary move which seven-time champion and F1 icon Schumacher did for many of his victories during his time with Ferrari from 1996 to 2006. 

It is also a move that four-time champion Sebastian Vettel did whilst celebrating with Ferrari, where he drove from 2015 to 2020.

Taking to TikTok, motorsport content creator Last Lap Lucy shared the moment.

@lastlaplucy

Replying to @um15_ very good spot!! This made me a little emotional 🥺❤️ #singaporegp #carlossainz #michaelschumacher #lastlaplucy

♬ original sound - LASTLAPLUCY 🏆✨️

One fan commented:

"Excellent spot. Michael Schumacher is still one of the best."

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Another simply wrote, "Shivers". Fans also took to X to post about the heart-warming moment. One posted:

"Love how Carlos did the hand movement of an orchestra conductor like Schumi used to!"

The team now heads to the Suzuka circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix where they will be hoping to carry on the momentum. Sainz is the first driver to break Red Bull's staggering winning streak after winning all races this season, apart from the Singapore Grand Prix. However, it is expected that the Austrian team will be back on form for Japan.