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Ferrari still in hunt for more F1 wins despite Red Bull’s Suzuka dominance, says Sainz
The Spaniard arrived at Suzuka in high spirits following a successful 1-2 finish at the Australian GP with Charles Leclerc. Expectations were optimistic for a strong qualifying performance, but Ferrari faced challenges placing Sainz 4th on the grid behind Max Verstappen. Sainz acknowledged the gap to Red Bull and emphasized the need for improvement on specific track types. He highlighted the importance of developing the car for high-speed tracks like Suzuka where Ferrari traditionally struggles against teams like Red Bull. Despite the setbacks, Sainz remained positive about the team’s progress and expressed hopes of competing for victories at tracks like Monza, Singapore, and Miami. Additionally, he recognized McLaren’s superiority in high-speed corners and aimed for a competitive performance in the upcoming race at Suzuka.
