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Sainz rates Ferrari’s chances ahead of Japan qualifying
Carlos Sainz expressed surprise at Ferrari’s pace during practice in Suzuka after the first day of running at the Japanese Grand Prix. Sainz finished fourth in the second practice session, with his teammate Charles Leclerc in second behind Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Although Sainz doesn’t believe he will be competing with Red Bull this time, he anticipates a close battle with McLaren and Mercedes. Ferrari brought a revised floor to Suzuka, but Sainz downplayed its impact, describing it as a fine-tuning of the car’s aerodynamics. Sainz stated that the focus of Friday’s practice was to experiment with different mechanical settings and setups, in order to find the best package for the race. He emphasized the need to put everything together and find the right rhythm for the rest of the weekend.
Source: RacingNews 365
