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Carlos Sainz has set his sights on winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he admitted that it will be his “last chance for a few years” in F1 once he leaves Ferrari.
Carlos Sainz secured the third position on the starting grid at the Yas Marina Circuit, unable to challenge the two McLarens that locked out the front row with Lando Norris leading over Oscar Piastri. Despite McLaren dominating in practice, Sainz emerged as a strong contender by setting the fastest times in Q1 and Q2. However, Norris clinched pole position in Q3 with a lead of two-tenths over Piastri, pushing Sainz to settle for the second row. Sainz expressed satisfaction with his qualifying laps but acknowledged the superior performance of the McLarens throughout the weekend. With Ferrari facing challenges, Sainz remains optimistic and determined to fight for a stronger result in the race to support the team’s Constructors’ Championship aspirations. Despite teammate Charles Leclerc starting from the back due to penalties and setbacks, Sainz believes in pushing for the best possible outcome in his final race for Ferrari before transitioning to Williams.
