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Sainz hails "rollercoaster" Australia F1 win after surgery
A fortnight ago, Carlos Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, but he made an impressive comeback in Melbourne’s race. Despite not being physically at his best, Sainz qualified second and capitalized on Max Verstappen’s brake trouble to secure his first win since the previous year’s Singapore Grand Prix. Sainz managed his pace and the race effectively, leading to a 1-2 finish for Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc. Sainz expressed his pride in the team’s performance and his happiness with the unexpected victory, calling the season a rollercoaster but expressing his love for it. Unaware of the extent of Verstappen’s brake issues, Sainz felt confident in his race pace and ability to keep the Red Bull driver at bay once he gained the lead. Overall, he was content with the clean race and victory, acknowledging the competitiveness of Verstappen but reveling in his own success.
