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Carlos Sainz was rushed into surgery in Saudi Arabia after being diagnosed with appendicitis and was replaced by reserve driver Oliver Bearman.
Carlos Sainz is set to return to the track at the upcoming Australian Grand Prix, following his absence in Saudi Arabia due to health reasons. Despite feeling unwell during the practice sessions in Jeddah, Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis before qualifying day, leading to surgery. Oliver Bearman replaced him impressively, finishing in 7th place after starting from 11th on his Grand Prix debut. Ferrari announced that Sainz is expected to be back in action this weekend alongside teammate Charles Leclerc, with both drivers aiming to compete at the front of the field as they did in the previous rounds. Sainz finished third in Bahrain, and Leclerc secured a podium finish in Jeddah. Don’t miss out on the best F1 content on YouTube, where RacingNews365 provides the latest news, analysis, podcasts, and views throughout the 24-race season.
