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Carlos Sainz looked quick in Spanish Grand Prix practice but has eyed Ferrari improvement.
Carlos Sainz highlighted Ferrari’s need for improvement in long-run pace after a tough practice day at the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing third and second in the two sessions. Despite narrowly missing out on the fastest time in FP2 to Lewis Hamilton, Sainz expressed concerns about the car’s performance over extended runs. The Spaniard’s nine-lap soft tire run revealed a significant gap to Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, emphasizing the struggle over distance. Sainz acknowledged the Friday challenges due to track conditions, mentioning the car’s strength in single lap pace but the need for enhancement in continuous runs. Ferrari introduced new upgrades in Barcelona that Sainz found promising, emphasizing the potential impact on performance and expressing satisfaction with their initial feedback.
