Carlos Sainz positioned himself as a contender for Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes seat in 2025 following his standout exhibiting on the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Ferrari ace was honoured with the ‘Driver of the Day’ accolade by followers for his exceptional efficiency, ascending from fourth on the grid to clinch the final spot on the rostrum, narrowly trailing behind Sergio Perez in second place.
The Spaniard talking after the race mentioned: “I felt actually good on the market at this time, the beginning wasn’t nice, from then on I simply managed my tyres effectively after which I might do my race.
“I overtook two or three vehicles on the best way to the rostrum and maintaining with the Pink Bull there was a nice shock. It’s nonetheless not sufficient and the place we need to be. Good step ahead and a strong begin to the season.”
The Bahrain Grand Prix opened the Method 1 season with out the anticipated fanfare, as Max Verstappen’s dominance continued with a snug win.
Behind him, a extra intense competitors unfolded between Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, with Sainz overcoming teammate Charles Leclerc and ending simply behind Perez.
Leclerc struggled with a number of points, together with front-tyre lock-ups, which led to him dropping positions early on. George Russell, going through engine cooling points, and Lewis Hamilton, coping with a ‘damaged seat’, each encountered challenges, ending behind their anticipated positions.
Hamilton, ranging from ninth, managed to complete seventh, unable to catch Lando Norris. McLaren showcased a surprisingly robust efficiency, each in qualifying and on race day, indicating a possible shift in workforce dynamics for the season forward.
