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Ferrari is lurking in the constructors’ championship – and could strike in upcoming races.
Carlos Sainz is confident that Ferrari is a strong contender in the F1 constructors’ championship, describing the battle with McLaren at Monza as “genuine”. Sainz’s fifth-place qualifying and fourth-place finish in Ferrari’s home race, with Charles Leclerc winning, significantly closed the gap on championship leaders Red Bull. Ferrari cut Red Bull’s lead by 25 points, now trailing them by 39, with a 31-point lead over McLaren. Sainz praised Ferrari’s upgrades for helping the SF-24 compete with McLaren’s fast MCL38 at Monza, giving hope for future races. While optimistic about Ferrari’s performance, Sainz remains cautious about the need for consistency at different tracks to sustain their competitiveness for the remainder of the season.
