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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has admitted he’s left in two minds post-qualifying for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix after missing
Carlos Sainz led the way in Q1 and entered the top-10 Q3 shootout after posting the fastest time in Q2, setting the stage for a battle against Red Bull for pole position. Despite a strong effort in the first two sectors, Sainz finished over two-tenths behind Verstappen, who clinched his third consecutive pole position. Sainz, who recently underwent an appendix operation, expressed gratitude for being back in contention at the front of the grid but was disappointed to not convert his earlier pace into pole position. The Spaniard highlighted the challenges he faced in adapting to the new car and the physical demands of the high G-forces at the Albert Park Circuit following his operation. Drawing inspiration from Alex Albon’s similar experience, Sainz focused on managing the discomfort and adjusting his driving technique to perform at a competitive level despite not being at full fitness.
