F1 News: Carlos Sainz On Bahrain GP Podium - "Still Not Enough"

Carlos Sainz reflects on his third-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz secured third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix. His podium finish, while commendable, left him aspiring for more.

Key Takeaways:

• Sainz achieved a podium finish in Bahrain, trailing behind the Red Bulls.
• Despite overcoming initial challenges and making significant progress during the race, the Spanish driver seeks further improvement.
• Sainz discussed the team's tyre strategy, highlighting a preference for hard tyres due to their performance benefits.

In the aftermath of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz's reflections on his performance revealed a mix of satisfaction and ambition. Speaking with former F1 driver David Coulthard, Sainz shared his race experience and his perspective on the team's current standing.

"I felt really good out there today, the start wasn't great, from then on I just managed my tires well and then I could do my race.

"I overtook two or three cars on the way to the podium and keeping up with the Red Bull there was a pleasant surprise.

"It's still not enough and where we want to be. Good start forward and solid start to the season.

"With a hard (tyre) we feel more comfortable because it overheats less, it's a trickier tyre with warm up and front locking. Once you get it working in our car you can push."

The race concluded with Sainz crossing the finish line behind the Red Bull pair of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, who claimed the first and second spots respectively. This podium finish signifies a promising start to Sainz's season, yet the driver's own words convey a drive to reach beyond the third step.