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Carlos Sainz reckons the Qatar Grand Prix will mark Ferrari’s “biggest challenge” since introducing the updates that propelled the team into F1 title contention.
Ferrari closed the gap to the leaders in the Constructors’ Championship to 24 points last time in Las Vegas but may lose ground this weekend in Qatar due to track suitability concerns. The SF-24 car’s weakness in high speed compared to rivals could be exposed at the Lusail International Circuit with its high-speed turns. Despite the performance challenges, Carlos Sainz highlighted the importance of maximizing points haul from the weekend. Charles Leclerc echoed concerns about the track’s suitability but remained hopeful that a strong Sprint weekend performance could still bring surprises for Ferrari. The team is motivated to overcome challenges and deliver a strong showing in Qatar.
