P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari was unable to compete with McLaren during the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Carlos Sainz acknowledged that Ferrari lacked pace compared to McLaren during the recent Chinese Grand Prix and emphasized the need for upgrades, especially for circuits like Shanghai International Circuit. In China, Ferrari struggled with both qualifying and race pace, with Charles Leclerc and Sainz finishing sixth and seventh in qualifying but managing to climb to fourth and fifth during the main race. Lando Norris from McLaren outperformed the Ferrari drivers and even secured a podium spot between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Sainz admitted that it wasn’t a strong weekend for Ferrari, citing the clear pace difference with McLaren as a major issue. Despite the challenges faced in China, Sainz highlighted the importance of upgrades for circuits like Shanghai to maintain competitiveness. Looking ahead to the Miami Grand Prix, Sainz expressed optimism that Ferrari would perform better than in China but not as strong as they did in Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit.
