Miguel A. HerguedasSpecial Envoy Jeddah
Jeddah Special Envoy
Updated Wednesday, March 6, 2024-16:38
Carlos Sainz Head and courage for a great start in Bahrain
Quick lap Sainz and the Fierabrás balm
All-out war at Red Bull.
Verstappen's father wants Horner out of the team
The second race of the World Championship suddenly became complicated for
Carlos Sainz
, who on Wednesday could not fulfill his commitments before the press in Jeddah.
The Ferrari driver felt unwell in the previous hours and after stepping into the
paddock
he had to return to the hotel with some urgency.
In the absence of official confirmation regarding his health, about which he did not want to offer details Ferrari, the truth is that the Madrid native will have to speed up his recovery ahead of the first free practice session on Thursday.
The void of Sainz, who achieved a great podium five days ago in Bahrain, had to be filled by
Fernando Alonso
, whose future continues to attract numerous comments.
"I don't have a contract, so it is better to be on the lists of Mercedes or Red Bull than on the list for other championships or in retirement," said the two-time world champion.
Asked about the situation of
Max Verstappen
, involved in Red Bull's civil war, and what his hypothetical departure to Mercedes would mean, Alonso reiterated what he had said in recent weeks.
"First I will decide if I want to sacrifice my life to be 100% committed to F1. That will be my decision. I will follow with interest what happens with Max, but it is a question for him."