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Carlos Sainz has pinpointed closing the seismic deficit to Red Bull as the “realistic aim” for Ferrari’s 2024 Formula 1
Carlos Sainz was the only driver outside of Red Bull to win a grand prix in 2023, but Ferrari struggled with inconsistency and unreliability, finishing third in the Constructors’ Championship. Despite the 454-point gap to Red Bull, Sainz believes Ferrari is capable of closing the deficit in 2024. He pointed to McLaren’s midseason improvement as evidence of what Ferrari can achieve over the winter break. Sainz praised Ferrari’s strong points, such as straight-line speed and braking performance, but acknowledged the need for a more well-rounded car to compete with Red Bull and McLaren in races.
