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Carlos Sainz has revealed that he has been conducting set-up experiments on his Ferrari car on select Fridays throughout 2023.
Ferrari has had an inconsistent season due to an unpredictable car, resulting in them currently being in third place in the standings. However, they experienced a boost in performance after the summer break, with Carlos Sainz winning the Singapore Grand Prix from pole position. Despite this, Sainz struggled against his teammate Charles Leclerc at the Japanese Grand Prix. Sainz explained that he has been experimenting with different setup approaches throughout the season in order to improve the drivability of the car. Ferrari’s recent improvements have come after extensive testing at Zandvoort and productive meetings between Sainz and his engineers. Despite showing promising signs, Sainz remains cautious about whether they have fully addressed their tire degradation concerns.
Source: Motorsport Week
