“I think they will definitely have an advantage at Red Bull during the first part of the season and until we introduce one or two upgrades that can allow us to compete with them on a more regular basis,” says Sainz. “But by then it might be too late for the advantage they might have in the championship.”
According to Sainz, who had to miss the race in Saudi Arabia due to an appendectomy, Ferrari should have more races like in Australia, where they can actually compete fully with Red Bull and even win. It is also a shame for Sainz that he missed a race, otherwise he would have been much closer to Verstappen in the drivers’ championship. He is currently 22 points behind.
“We need more races like Australia,” said Sainz. “I don’t see Red Bull as a team making mistakes very often.”
“It’s a shame because I also missed a race, which was very costly for the championship for both the team and myself. We have completed one race less, but at the same time we will do our best.”
“It is also my last season at Ferrari, I have nothing to lose and we will try to make things right.”