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Sainz ‘confident’ Ferrari can fight McLaren on ‘low speed’ tracks
Throughout the 2023 season, Red Bull has been dominant, but the battle for the second place has been constantly changing. Ferrari recently showed their strength by converting pole positions into podium finishes and a race win. However, McLaren responded at Suzuka and achieved their first double podium in two years, showcasing the potential of their upgraded car. While McLaren is expected to be competitive in Qatar, Carlos Sainz is optimistic that Ferrari will be able to match them in future races like Mexico and Austin. The fight for the Constructors’ Championship is still on, with Ferrari trailing Mercedes by 20 points and McLaren closing in on Aston Martin. In the Drivers’ standings, Lando Norris is just 20 points behind Charles Leclerc, who is 15 points behind Sainz. The upcoming Qatar GP will start a stretch of six races in eight weeks to conclude the 2023 season at the Lusail International Circuit.
Source: Motorsport Week
