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Sainz hails "rollercoaster" Australia F1 win after surgery
A fortnight ago, Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, but he bravely battled back to qualify second behind Max Verstappen in Melbourne. Despite not being at full physical strength, he capitalized on Verstappen’s brake troubles to secure his first win for Ferrari since last year’s Singapore Grand Prix, securing a 1-2 finish with teammate Charles Leclerc. Sainz reflected on his rollercoaster journey, from podiums to health setbacks, expressing pride in the team’s hard work paying off. Unaware of Verstappen’s brake issues at first, Sainz felt confident in Ferrari’s race pace and managed to stay ahead to claim victory, acknowledging the missed opportunity for a fierce fight for the win. Overall, he was extremely happy and embraced the craziness and joy of the experience.
