Carlos Sainz, the talented Ferrari driver, made headlines in the world of Formula 1 with his remarkable victory at Albert Park. After the dust settled, Sainz made it clear that he should not be underestimated. Despite his long-standing presence in the sport, he currently does not have a drive for next year due to the signing of the former seven-time world champion by Ferrari.
Following his win at the Australian GP, there have been claims that Sainz is underestimated. However, the 29-year-old disagrees with this perception. Despite his impressive record of three Grand Prix wins, he is not perceived by many fans in the same way as younger drivers like [names removed].
While Sainz has made it known that he should not be underestimated, his teammate Charles Leclerc believes he could have performed better during the Australian weekend. Leclerc specifically points out his performance during the qualifying session. Despite finishing in second place, he feels that there was still room for improvement. Currently, Leclerc is only four points behind Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship.
Considering Sainz’s outstanding performance at the challenging Albert Park circuit, he is not far behind. With 40 points, he is rapidly catching up to Leclerc and Verstappen. The upcoming 2024 Japanese GP promises to be an exciting event for various reasons.