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Carlos Sainz was the only driver outside of the Red Bull duo to win an F1 grand prix last year, but he is demanding improvement from this season’s Ferrari.
Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix to showcase his skills, but he admitted that he didn’t enjoy driving the SF-23 car. There are rumors that the upcoming 676 car will be a step forward, and Sainz has expressed his hopes for it to be versatile and easier to handle. Ferrari exceeded the weight limit last year, but they seem optimistic about their progress under team principal Fred Vasseur. Sainz believes that Ferrari is heading in the right direction, particularly in the second half of the season where they were able to maximize their performance. Despite setbacks, such as penalties in Australia and Las Vegas, Sainz finished seventh in the driver standings and Ferrari placed third in the constructors’ championship. Although winning the title in 2024 might seem unlikely, there is a sense that Ferrari is improving.
