Battling drive to claim podium spot

Carlos Sainz produced an excellent drive to claim a podium finish at the FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2024. The Scuderia Ferrari driver started off the 2024 F1® season in fantastic fashion claiming P3 and 15 points after a brilliant drive. Starting in P4, Sainz was instantly in the mix and gaining on teammate Charles Leclerc. A thrilling duel then transpired between the Spaniard and Leclerc, with Sainz getting ahead of his teammate. He continued to charge, picking off George Russell and pressuring Sergio Perez before taking third at the chequered flag. An excellent start for Sainz and a good sign for 2024.