Carlos Sainz: Hungarian circuit should suit Ferrari

At Silverstone, the Ferrari team had one of the worst races of the season, earning just three points. Speaking at the FIA ​​press conference in Hungary, Scuderia driver Carlos Sainz said he did not see this as a tragedy as the team assumed they would run into problems on the fast British circuit.

Carlos Sainz: “I was the first to say that we shouldn’t jump to conclusions about our competitiveness because we have to wait for the results on the fast track at Silverstone. I felt we managed to add but the battle is very tight. Obviously Max Verstappen has a second lead, but between us, Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren and sometimes Alpine, the battle is very tight and the balance of power can change on any stage.

As a result, at a certain number we return to the second, third, fourth line, and at the next stage we find ourselves in seventh or eighth place. And this is not due to the fact that someone noticeably added or lost, but to the fact that a particular route suits someone better. It is important not to overreact to such changes in results.

I hope we will perform better in Hungary because in theory the track suits our car better. Another thing is that SF-23 is sensitive to temperature and wind. But if the weather suits us, we should look strong enough this weekend.”

Commenting on the possible extension or non-renewal of Ferrari’s contract for 2025, Carlos said: “Ferrari has more important priorities than tackling the future of drivers.

If the races go on one after the other, you just don’t have time to stop and think seriously about the future, about what you want in the next two or three years. I will not lie and say that during the August break I will start thinking about the future and then continue to think about this subject in the winter. Some time ago I already said that winter would be just the right time to decide where I would perform in 2025.”