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Carlos Sainz does not believe the current F1 offseason is long enough to adequately recover between seasons.
Carlos Sainz believes that the short winter break between the 2025 and 2026 F1 seasons is not enough for proper rest and recovery after a demanding campaign. Due to the significant changes in F1’s regulations, all teams are conducting a private test in late January at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya before the official pre-season starts in mid-February. The extended F1 season, which now stretches into December, leaves little time for teams and drivers to recharge during the offseason. Despite the demanding schedule, drivers like Sainz, Hamilton, and Lawson are focusing on physical preparations and getting back to training early to meet the challenges of the new regulations. Sainz emphasized the importance of utilizing the limited break effectively to come back stronger for the upcoming season, recognizing the intensity of the preparation required for the changes ahead.
