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Carlos Sainz revealed his Ferrari car “came alive” in qualifying at F1’s United States Grand Prix as he hailed the team’s pace as the “biggest positive”.
Carlos Sainz finished second in the Sprint race, leading a Ferrari second-row lock-out with Charles Leclerc. He was competitive throughout the sessions and secured a time faster than Leclerc in Q3. Unfortunately, Sainz couldn’t complete his second lap due to George Russell’s crash, hindering his chance to improve. He believes he could have bettered his time if not for the incident and acknowledges the strong performance of rivals like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s progress at Circuit of the Americas and feels confident in the car’s improvements. While the team looks competitive for the main race, Sainz remains cautious about fuel loads and potential challenges in the long race.
