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Carlos Sainz ended Red Bull’s nine-race winning streak last weekend at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is convinced by Carlos Sainz’s stellar performance at the Australian Grand Prix, showing that they can put pressure on Red Bull when everything clicks smoothly. Sainz’s victory in Melbourne halted Max Verstappen’s unbeatable streak, a reminiscent of his win over him last season in Singapore. Despite a recent appendectomy, Sainz led Ferrari to their first one-two finish since the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2022. With Verstappen’s retirement due to brake issues and Perez finishing fifth, Red Bull’s vulnerability surfaced while Ferrari displayed exceptional speed all weekend. Vasseur emphasizes the importance of confidence in achieving business results and notes that Ferrari’s growing confidence is evident in their recent performances. With Ferrari just four points behind Red Bull in the constructors’ championship, Vasseur highlights their improved understanding and management of pressure situations, indicating a strong competitive edge for the team moving forward.
