In a room full of F1 drivers bragging about Ferraris and classic Mercedes, Carlos Sainz casually admits he only drives a very modest car

F1 drivers are used to getting behind the wheel of some of the fastest cars on the planet like classic Mercedes and Ferraris, but their personal garages can be just as impressive, except for Carlos Sainz.

During a 2016 Hungarian Grand Prix press conference, Carlos Sainz had a refreshingly down-to-earth answer when asked what car he had back home.

While his fellow drivers listed Italian supercars, expensive Porsches, and classic German machinery, the Spaniard kept things incredibly simple.

It was still classic German machinery, just not the way you think.

F1 drivers revealed some seriously impressive cars

The moment came when drivers were asked about their primary road supercars, and some of the answers were exactly what you’d expect from people who make a living racing at the highest level.

Sergio Pérez mentioned a Ferrari 458, while Marcus Ericsson said he had a Porsche Panamera.

Felipe Massa took things up another notch by naming two iconic Ferraris: the LaFerrari and the F40.

Then there was Nico Rosberg, who opted for something with a little more classic charm, mentioning a Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda.

With a lineup like that, it would have been easy for the next driver to name another high-performance machine or a rare collector’s car.

But Carlos Sainz had something rather different in mind.

Carlos Sainz stole the show

When it was his turn, Sainz simply said: “I have a Golf.”

The short response was enough to make the moment memorable, particularly because of how casually he delivered it.

There was no lengthy explanation or attempt to outdo the other drivers – just a simple answer that plenty of people could relate to.

Max Verstappen followed by mentioning his Porsche GT3, but Sainz had already delivered one of the most memorable lines of the exchange.

The clip has since become a fun reminder that even in a world where multimillion-dollar lifestyles and exotic cars are commonplace, sometimes the most relatable answer gets the biggest reaction.

The Volkswagen Golf is a very different kind of garage addition

The Volkswagen Golf might not have the same exotic appeal as a LaFerrari or a Ferrari 458, but it’s one of the most recognizable everyday cars on the road.

First introduced in 1974, the Golf became a global success thanks to its practical size, everyday usability, and wide range of versions.

Of course, the model has also developed a performance reputation of its own through variants such as the Golf GTI and Golf R.

But the car Sainz mentioned during the F1 press conference was a particularly amusing contrast to the prestigious cars named by the other drivers.

And that’s what makes the exchange so entertaining, because in a room full of racing stars with access to some seriously desirable cars, Sainz didn’t feel the need to compete.

Sometimes, a Golf is all you need.