Sainz returns to F1 racing in Australia after missing the Saudi GP because of appendix surgery

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Turns out Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz didn’t need to “raise his hand” and have another driver take his place during the first two practice sessions for Sunday’s Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Sainz was eighth-fastest in the first session and improved to third quickest in the second on the Albert Park circuit on Friday.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, left, of Spain talks with a teammate following the first practice session of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 22, 2024. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the first practice session of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 22, 2024.

“I’m confident tomorrow will be better and, overall, the car seems to be in a good place this weekend. We’ll try to maximize everything from body and machine!” The 18-year-old Bearman is in Melbourne racing in F2, so could have been available. Bearman qualified in 11th and finished seventh in Saudi Arabia.

 

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