Carlos Sainz said he wanted to claim another victory with Ferrari before leaving for Williams next year and on Sunday he achieved that aim with a masterful triumph in the Mexico City GP. It brought him a second win this year, his career fourth and Ferrari’s third win in Mexico and first since Alain Prost in 1990.

“Everyone knew I wanted it, to get one more win for Ferrari, and to leave the team on a high — I really wanted it,” said Sainz, 30, who learned he will be replaced by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in January. “Honestly, I really wanted this one, I needed it for myself, I wanted to get it done. Now, four races are left and I want to enjoy it as much as possible and if another one comes I will go for it!”