The Scuderia underwent changes behind the scenes with the appointment of Fred Vasseur as team principal during the winter. However, Sainz acknowledges that since Ferrari’s last win nearly a year ago, Red Bull has been “killing everyone” in their path. When reminded that it has been almost a year since Ferrari’s last triumph, Sainz humorously referenced his fiery power unit failure in Austria in 2022.
Reflecting on the challenges faced by Ferrari, Sainz recognizes that there was a dip in their race pace towards the end of last season, which carried over into this year. The team is currently at a turning point, striving to regain competitiveness and return to the top of the podium. However, Sainz acknowledges the difficulty of the task, given Red Bull’s dominance.