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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has issued an ominous warning to the Formula 1 grid, claiming that Red Bull’s tyre degradation
Carlos Sainz Jr. finished the Bahrain Grand Prix 25 seconds behind Max Verstappen but was able to stay close to Sergio Perez, ending just over two seconds behind. Sainz was pleased with Ferrari’s performance, but acknowledged they are not yet able to challenge Red Bull’s dominance in Formula 1. Red Bull drivers had Soft tires for the last stint, while most others used Hards. Despite Ferrari’s hope that Red Bull’s tires would degrade, Sainz did not see a significant drop in their pace. Perez was unable to shake off Sainz, who faced challenges due to dirty air. Sainz remained optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects for race wins in the future, especially on circuits that suit their car better.