Sainz shares crucial change Ferrari did not make in Jeddah

Carlos Sainz has revealed that Ferrari did not opt for an ultra-low downforce Formula 1 set-up in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, preferring one similar to Bahrain. The Scuderia's tricky start to the 2023 season continued in Jeddah, with sixth and seventh place all the team could claim on a track that the SF-23 was expected to go well on, owing to its low drag and high top-speed nature. However, Red Bull proved dominant, with Ferrari relegated to fourth best on race day as both the Aston Martin and Mercedes enjoyed better pace than Sainz or Charles Leclerc. The former…

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