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Carlos Sainz has admitted that Ferrari’s fluctuating form throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season proved “mentally challenging” to adapt to.
After a challenging start to the 2023 F1 season, Ferrari had to temper their expectations and focus on maximizing their package each weekend. Carlos Sainz, who secured Ferrari’s only non-Red Bull victory in Singapore, believed that acknowledging their limitations was crucial in bringing consistent results. Ferrari realized that they could fight for podiums and wins at some tracks, but at others, they would have to settle for lower positions due to their lack of race pace. Despite recording three poles in the last five rounds, Ferrari struggled with inconsistency in race trim throughout the season. Sainz admitted that it was mentally challenging to understand the vast performance swings between different circuits but emphasized the importance of understanding the car’s strengths and weaknesses for next year.
