P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz has expressed that Ferrari’s pace late in the Sprint race at F1’s United States Grand Prix “gives me hope” going into the remainder of the weekend.
Carlos Sainz demonstrated impressive driving skills as he made several aggressive overtaking maneuvers to advance from fifth place to second behind race winner Max Verstappen. Despite engaging in a fierce battle with teammate Charles Leclerc, Sainz managed to secure second place after overtaking George Russell and capitalizing on Lando Norris’ error on the last lap. Sainz expressed his enjoyment and satisfaction with the race and highlighted the improved performance of Ferrari’s car this year. He acknowledged the importance of a strong qualifying performance to enhance Ferrari’s chances of victory on race day, emphasizing the significance of starting in the top three for overtaking opportunities in the competitive US Grand Prix. Sainz remains optimistic about Ferrari’s competitiveness in the main race but recognizes the need for a stronger qualifying position to maximize their chances of success.
