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Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in F1 China sprint
Carlos Sainz qualified fifth, with team-mate Charles Leclerc in seventh, with the Ferraris struggling to warm up their tires in Friday’s rainy sprint qualifying. Leclerc spun off in the rain, damaging his steering rack, a mishap Sainz acknowledged could have happened to him as well. Despite difficulties, Sainz managed to secure fifth place, acknowledging the challenges of the demanding track and limited practice time. For the upcoming sprint race, Sainz is not optimistic after struggling with car setup and tire warm-up issues. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is hopeful their strategic tire decisions will pay off in the race, providing a potential advantage over rivals. Leclerc admitted to pushing too hard in challenging conditions, compromising their qualifying results, but remains pragmatic about the team’s performance.
