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Carlos Sainz has quashed pre-conceived expectations of the Ferrari upgrade for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, saying they were “completely out of reality”.
Carlos Sainz has dismissed the pre-Imola predictions for the Ferrari upgrade as “completely out of reality.” He emphasized the challenge of competing with rival teams bringing updates. Although Charles Leclerc topped both Friday practice sessions for Ferrari, FP3 disruptions hindered showcasing the true one-lap pace. The team’s fourth and fifth fastest times in qualifying were seen as a disappointment due to high expectations. Sainz clarified that unrealistic expectations have skewed perceptions of Ferrari’s potential improvements, as other teams have also upgraded at Imola. Despite the challenging track, Sainz noted improvements in the Ferrari compared to the previous round in Miami.
