2024-03-21 04:53:23
Carlos Sainz will have to pass a special test to be allowed to compete in the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
The Ferrari Spaniard underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis in Saudi Arabia and was replaced for the race by reserve driver Oliver Bearman. The young Briton performed excellently and finished in 7th place.
At the Albert Park track, Sainz will be examined by the FIA medical committee. The task of the pilot is to get out of the vehicle in a certain time. The son of rallying legend Carlos Sainz must unbuckle his seat belts and remove the steering wheel within 7 seconds, then in another 5 seconds get out of the cockpit and put the steering wheel back in place as required by the rules to avoid a penalty. The purpose of the test is also to check how the tension will affect the abdominal area after the surgery.
Almost everyone is sure that Sainz will make it, but Ferrari boss Frédéric Vasseur wants to be absolutely sure that the Spaniard will have no problems in training, qualifying and the race. If Carlos drives, Beermann returns to Formula 2.
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