P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz was hopeful of fighting futher up the grid order on Friday in Bahrain but is now set to start Saturday’s Grand Prix from fourth on the grid.
Carlos Sainz expressed puzzlement over his lack of pace in Q3, resulting in a P4 finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying. Despite being the fastest driver in the final practice session, Sainz couldn’t replicate his performance in Q3. Max Verstappen secured pole position for Red Bull, while Sainz’s teammate Charles Leclerc came in second. Confident going into qualifying, Sainz felt his pace diminished throughout the session, signaling a need for investigation. Ferrari, embarking on a new season, aims for improvement after a challenging previous campaign. Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s progress and eager to compete for better results in the upcoming races.
