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Carlos Sainz believes his third place in the Japanese Grand Prix provides a clear indication of the progress Ferrari has made over the past six months. At last year’s race at Suzuka – held in Octob…
Carlos Sainz sees his third place in the Japanese Grand Prix as a clear sign of Ferrari’s progress in the last six months. Last year at Suzuka, he finished sixth, far behind Max Verstappen, but this time he was just under 21s away from the winner. According to Sainz, Ferrari has made significant improvements in areas they targeted. While they’re not yet as fast as Red Bull, Sainz is hopeful that upcoming upgrades will close the gap. Ferrari’s enhanced race pace and strategic flexibility have boosted Sainz’s confidence and enjoyment in racing. Despite the challenges, Sainz never expected to challenge Red Bull at Suzuka, but his determination secured him a hard-fought podium finish.
