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Carlos Sainz admitted he was relieved to get through the opening two practice sessions for Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, but now aims to compete in Melbourne after completing 48 laps in practice with Ferrari. Sainz expressed feeling physically tired but satisfied with his performance, hoping for a good recovery for the next day. Despite trailing behind his team-mate Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen during practice, Sainz remains optimistic about his chances for pole position in the upcoming qualifying session. He believes that with more laps and confidence, he can be faster and competitive in the qualifying battle. Sainz anticipates a tight competition but is determined to push beyond his current limits for a strong performance.
