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Ferrari deserved to finish behind Mercedes in this year’s constructors’ championship, believes Carlos Sainz, but the progress the team made through the season gives him hope for 2024. Charles Lecle…
Carlos Sainz believes that Ferrari deserved to finish behind Mercedes in this year’s constructors’ championship. Despite Charles Leclerc’s second-place finish in the final race, Mercedes’ consistency was the key factor that separated the two teams by just three points. Sainz acknowledges that there were moments when Ferrari was quicker, but Mercedes’ overall consistency gave them the edge. However, Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s progress throughout the season and sees it as a foundation for a more competitive package in 2024. He also highlights the need for addressing reliability issues that impacted their performance, such as the two races where a Ferrari car failed to start. Despite these setbacks, Sainz is proud of how the team has evolved over the season.
