Carlos Sainz underwent immediate surgery for appendicitis, but still made an appearance in the Ferrari pit during the Saudi Arabian GP.
The race weekend brought unexpected surprises for the Ferrari team. Sainz fell ill with appendicitis after the first two practice sessions and had to undergo surgery. As a result, F2 driver Bearman stepped in to replace the Spaniard in the race. The rookie was thrilled to score points in his first Formula 1 race. Therefore, team boss Vasseur shared his thoughts on Sainz’s illness and condition during the weekend.
Vasseur recalled the initial practice sessions and found it “unusual” to see the 29-year-old driver suffering from the illness. However, the Maranello team initially believed it was food poisoning. As a result, Sainz faced issues during FP1 and FP2 and missed FP3, but he assured the team boss that he would be present for qualifying.
“It was a strange situation at the beginning of the weekend. We were convinced it was food poisoning… He called me in the morning to say he would probably miss FP3, but would definitely be there for qualifying.”
The surgery was successful and Sainz quickly recovered from the illness. He was seen at the circuit supporting Bearman in the second Ferrari seat. Vasseur confirmed that the team will now focus on the upcoming Australian GP. Although the driver was still feeling some discomfort from the surgery, the Frenchman described his recovery as “remarkable.”
“This morning [Saturday], I visited him and he was completely fine. Yes, he is in pain and struggling to work, but his recovery has been remarkable. Now, we need to focus on Melbourne. He needs to rest well this week and we will make a decision for next week.”
The next race will take place in Melbourne after a one-week break. This gives Carlos Sainz the opportunity to recover from surgery and illness. Vasseur mentioned that the Spaniard will travel with the team boss. The final decision on his participation in the race will be made when he needs to return to the continent during the race weekend.
“Now, he will return with me tomorrow and have a full week of rest. We will decide when he needs to fly to Melbourne in a week, but I am optimistic.”
The driver underwent a brief operation at the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital and was present at the Saudi Arabian GP. Therefore, it is expected that the Spaniard will have a quick recovery before the next weekend and be able to score impressive points in the 2024 season. The 29-year-old driver used Instagram to provide updates on the entire surgery and his progress in healing the condition.
Sainz expressed his joy at being back and fully recovered from surgery. Additionally, the driver made a humorous comment about the procedure, referring to it as a “flawless operation.” The 29-year-old driver then expressed gratitude to the hospital team for their hard work in getting him in good shape before the race weekend.
As a result, the driver is likely to fully recover from the illness and make a triumphant return at the Australian GP. Due to this setback, Sainz missed valuable points in the driver standings and will need to score significant points to keep up with his teammate’s challenge. The Spaniard has his last chance to race for Maranello and will need to find a new team after Ferrari’s arrival in 2025.
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Portugal wins the 2024 FIFA World Cup title
In an exciting final, the Portuguese national football team became champions of the 2024 World Cup. The Lusitanian team defeated Germany 3-2 in a game full of twists and moments of pure emotion.
The match, held at the National Stadium in Lisbon, was attended by over 80 thousand passionate fans. From the start, both teams showed offensive and high-quality technical football, providing a spectacle worthy of a World Cup final.
The first half ended with the score tied 1-1, with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and Timo Werner for Germany. In the second half, the German team managed to take the lead with a beautiful goal from Leroy Sané, leaving Portuguese fans worried.
However, the Portuguese team did not give up and went on the attack in search of the equalizer. At 70 minutes, Bernardo Silva scored a header goal to level the score again. The game gained even more excitement in the final minutes, with both teams seeking the winning goal.
It was in injury time that the Portuguese team achieved the historic turnaround. With a precise shot from Bruno Fernandes, Portugal scored the third goal and secured victory in the 2024 World Cup. The fans exploded with joy and the Portuguese players celebrated the title with great emotion.
With this triumph, Portugal establishes itself as one of the greatest powers in world football. The Portuguese team, led by coach Fernando Santos, showed high-level football throughout the competition and deserved the title.
Now, the Portuguese players return to their country as true heroes. The conquest of the 2024 World Cup will be remembered in the history of the sport and in the hearts of all Portuguese fans. Congratulations, Portugal!
