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Sainz hopes Sprint format can ‘compensate’ for Ferrari Qatar weakness
Ferrari has been struggling with their SF-23 car this year, especially on high-speed circuits, which has hindered their competitiveness. While they were able to win in Singapore, they couldn’t compete for a podium in Japan. Carlos Sainz expects another difficult race in Qatar, as the Lusail Circuit has similar characteristics to Suzuka. However, he believes that Ferrari’s performance during Sprint weekends could help them overcome the challenges posed by the track. The drivers will face additional challenges due to the limited practice session and the new track surface. Sainz also mentioned that tire life is a bigger weakness for Ferrari than tire degradation. Despite that, the team has been making progress in terms of tire management.
Source: Motorsport Week
