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Carlos Sainz made his return to track action for Ferrari just 12 days after surgery to remove his appendix.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is confident that Carlos Sainz will complete the Australian Grand Prix weekend after his return to the cockpit. Sainz participated in the first practice at Albert Park just 12 days after undergoing an appendectomy that caused him to miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where he was substituted by F2 driver Oliver Bearman. Despite discomfort, Sainz took necessary precautions to ensure he could drive, including adjustments to the harness securing him in the cockpit. The Spaniard finished his first session back as the eighth fastest for Scuderia, visibly being careful while getting out of the SF-24 in the garage. Vasseur expressed optimism about Sainz’s condition, stating that the team is hopeful for the weekend, while acknowledging that he himself is not a doctor but remains confident in Sainz’s ability to compete. You can find the best F1 videos on YouTube by following RacingNews365, where a top-notch team of experts delivers the latest news, opinions, podcasts, and analysis from a record-breaking 24-race calendar.
