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Wolff: Vasseur and Italy deserve Ferrari F1 success after 2023 troubles
Carlos Sainz, who qualified second in Melbourne, made a remarkable comeback after recovering from appendicitis surgery that caused him to miss the Saudi Arabian GP. He managed to pass polesitter Max Verstappen on lap two, leading to a Ferrari 1-2 finish with Charles Leclerc following closely behind. This victory marked the first non-Verstappen win since Sainz’s Singapore victory in the previous year. The Australian GP result was a stark contrast as Leclerc crashed out on the first lap and Sainz faced penalties, finishing 12th after the race was red-flagged. Mercedes faced setbacks with Hamilton’s power unit failure and Russell’s crash, while Sainz is now seeking a new seat and has been linked with Mercedes. Despite the challenges, team principal Wolff acknowledged the deserving success of Ferrari and Italy, expressing admiration for the perseverance and achievements of their rivals.
