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Sainz "almost not believing" Australia F1 front row after surgery
Carlos Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix two weeks ago due to appendicitis, but recovered quickly to participate in the Melbourne event in Australia. Despite feeling discomfort from his recent surgery, Sainz achieved a surprising second place in qualifying, just behind Max Verstappen. Sainz expressed happiness for challenging the Red Bulls and noted his struggle to find comfort while driving, although he can still perform well. He mentioned receiving warnings about the discomfort from fellow driver Alex Albon, who faced a similar situation in the past. The Spaniard acknowledged missing the Jeddah race impacted his learning curve with the 2024 car but was satisfied with his grid position in Melbourne.
