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Carlos Sainz admitted it’s “easy to be confident” before Formula 1 pre-season testing, but believes that his Ferrari team can
Spanish driver Carlos Sainz recently completed his first few kilometers in the SF-24 at Ferrari’s Fiorano test circuit prior to winter testing. Sainz described his debut run in the car as smooth but emphasized the importance of the current testing period in Bahrain for Ferrari to assess their performance. Despite the challenges faced with the SF-23 in 2023, Ferrari has made significant changes to the SF-24, aiming for a more drivable and competitive car. Sainz expressed optimism for the upcoming season, targeting more race wins and closing the gap to Red Bull. The team has focused on improving race management, with Sainz highlighting progress made in Singapore in 2023. Overall, Sainz is confident in Ferrari’s development and teamwork and looks forward to a competitive 2024 season.
