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A jubilant Carlos Sainz exclaimed that “life is sometimes crazy” after winning the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The
Carlos Sainz seized the lead following Max Verstappen’s early retirement with brake issues, securing a win ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Despite having his appendix removed just two weeks prior, Sainz’s stellar performance has garnered attention from rival teams eyeing him for a future driver position after Lewis Hamilton’s announcement with Scuderia in 2025. Both Sainz and Leclerc expressed pride in Ferrari’s 1-2 finish, with Leclerc acknowledging Sainz’s impressive comeback post-surgery and Ferrari’s overall strong performance in Australia. Lando Norris completed the podium for McLaren, emphasizing the importance of the team’s solid points haul and expressing optimism for continued improvement to close the gap with Ferrari and Red Bull. The drivers’ remarks highlighted the competitive nature of the race and their determination to keep pushing forward in the championship standings.
