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Sainz “not stupid” and will admit if he’s not fit for Melbourne F1 return
Carlos Sainz acknowledged that he has not yet fully recovered after having his appendix removed in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago. He believes he will be able to drive this weekend in Melbourne, despite not having trained or used the Maranello simulator post-surgery. Sainz plans to practice on Friday and assess his condition, with the FIA monitoring his progress. Standby driver Oliver Bearman is ready if needed, and Sainz emphasized his commitment to honesty about his physical condition. He expressed confidence in his recovery progress and readiness to get back on the track but acknowledged that only driving the SF-24 will reveal his true preparedness.
