P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Engine issue forces Sainz out of Qatar GP before start
Carlos Sainz, the Spaniard, had a difficult qualifying session and was set to start 12th in the race. However, Ferrari discovered a leak on his car, forcing him to withdraw from the race before it even began. Despite the frantic efforts of Ferrari’s mechanics, they were unable to fix the fuel system issue, resulting in Sainz’s first Did Not Finish (DNF) of the season. This absence is a setback for Ferrari in their battle with Mercedes for second place in the constructors’ championship. Currently, Mercedes has the advantage, being 26 points ahead with six races remaining. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start from second and third on the grid, while Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari will begin from fifth position.
Source: Crash
