Carlos Sainz, the Spanish Formula One driver, recently expressed his positive outlook towards his anticipated return to Ferrari following a surgical intervention. Despite the surgery for appendicitis that had him sidelined for a fortnight, the Spaniard remains hopeful about his performance in the forthcoming races.
The Road to Recovery
Sainz underwent an appendectomy two weeks ago, which resulted in his absence during the last grand prix in Saudi Arabia. Oliver Bearman, a young reserve driver, filled his place and finished seventh. Despite this setback, Sainz has been recuperating well and expressed his improving health status.
“Every day I’m feeling a lot better, the first week was tough. But in the second week, the recovery sped up a lot and I started to feel confident.” — Carlos Sainz
Anticipating the Australian Grand Prix
Sainz, known for his resilience, is looking forward to the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. While he acknowledges the challenges his body might face adjusting to the rigors of racing post-surgery, he remains upbeat.
“I’ll see how I feel, I’m feeling positive about it.” — Carlos Sainz
In the first race of the season in Bahrain, Sainz secured the third position, trailing behind winner Max Verstappen and his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.
An Uncertain Future
Despite his optimism, Sainz’s future in Ferrari remains uncertain. The Spaniard is expected to leave Ferrari at the end of the season to make way for Mercedes’ seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. However, Sainz remains focused on his recovery and performance in the upcoming races.
Final Thoughts
While it remains to be seen how Sainz’s body will adjust to the demands of Formula One racing post-surgery, his determination and positive outlook are commendable. Fans and fellow racers alike are eagerly awaiting his comeback in the Australian Grand Prix.
