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Carlos Sainz has insisted that even maximising Ferrari’s latest updates won’t serve to solve the characteristics of its 2024 Formula 1 car that are proving a hindrance. Ferrari commenced the current campaign as Red Bull’s closest challenger with Sainz and team-mate Charles Leclerc securing a win apiece in the opening eight races. However, the Italian […]
Ferrari started the current season as Red Bull’s closest competitor, winning a race each with drivers Sainz and Leclerc in the first eight races. However, they have not reached the podium in the last two races despite introducing upgrades in Spain. Sainz believes it’s premature to judge Ferrari as the fourth-fastest team, emphasizing that recent upgrades have not fully addressed the car’s weaknesses in high-speed corners. He acknowledges the team’s struggles in medium and low-speed corners, highlighting the need for further improvements. Sainz denies Ferrari is in a slump, crediting the competitiveness of their rivals for the challenges they face, rather than attributing it to setup issues.
