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Carlos Sainz will line up second on the grid for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz’s performance has boosted Ferrari in the constructors’ championship chase, securing P2 on the grid at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite not anticipating a strong one-lap pace, Sainz narrowly missed pole position by 0.098s behind George Russell, with Charles Leclerc starting fourth. Ferrari currently trails McLaren by 36 points in the constructors’, with a determined Sainz aiming to secure his third win of the season to pressure McLaren. Sainz acknowledges that the upcoming Qatar track might not favor Ferrari but emphasizes the importance of securing victories against McLaren. Despite a close qualifying session, Sainz remains confident in Ferrari’s strong race pace but anticipates challenges in the Saturday night race with fuel-loaded cars. Looking ahead, Sainz aims to capitalize on qualifying performance to compete for a win and intends to make a better start than in previous races.