P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz believes Suzuka is a poor circuit for Ferrari’s SF24 after qualifying fourth for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz acknowledged that Suzuka is a challenging circuit for Ferrari, with Red Bull and McLaren showing superior performance. Despite securing fourth on the grid in qualifying, Sainz was half a second behind Max Verstappen on pole position, indicating the gap to the front. Ferrari has been strong this season but struggles at Suzuka, as McLaren seems to have an advantage over them. Sainz recognizes the SF-24’s weakness in high-speed corners, which could impact their race performance. While McLaren proved faster in qualifying, Sainz hopes for a podium finish based on Ferrari’s promising race pace and strategic opportunities. The Suzuka circuit’s track position importance poses a challenge for overtaking, making strategy crucial for Ferrari to compete against McLaren and Red Bull.
