Carlos Sainz gives an UPDATE on health following successful surgery

Carlos Sainz has been replaced by Oliver Bearman at Ferrari for the ongoing Saudi Arabian GP weekend.

Carlos Sainz gives an UPDATE on health following successful surgery

Carlos Sainz (Via: Imago)

Carlos Sainz, the Ferrari F1 driver, has found it extremely tough health-wise since landing in Saudi Arabia. He has been very ill and while he was able to take part in the running on Thursday, since then, he has been sidelined with an Appendicitis issue.

Carlos Sainz’s place on the Maranello-based team has been taken by the young Oliver Bearman for the rest of the Saudi Arabian GP weekend. Sainz has been getting get well soon messages from all over the world since his Appendicitis problem came to light and after his recent surgery, he has taken the time to give an update.

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The 29-year-old was operated on at the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital and after a successful surgery, he took the time to come up with an update on X, he wrote,

Underwent a smooth operation today and I’m feeling much better! Thank you for all your kind messages and to everyone that has looked after me these days here in Saudi, specially at the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital. THANK YOU. Great Quali from Ollie Bearman on his hasty debut (not easy at all) and from Lord Perceval (a.k.a. Charles Leclerc)

Carlos Sainz’s recent message has got class written all over it. On one hand, he has revealed that he has had a successful surgery and has thanked the hospital where he was operated on, and secondly, he has showered praise on the 18-year-old Bearman for his exploits during the qualifying session. He has also taken the time to acknowledge his good friend/Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc.

Carlos Sainz could be available for the Australian GP weekend

While Carlos Sainz will be watching the upcoming 50-lap Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from the sidelines, he could be available to take part in the Australian GP weekend. The weekend Down-Under is slated to kick off from 22nd March onward.

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Carlos Sainz (via IMAGO)

Keeping in view that there are over 10-12 days of break after the Saudi weekend, Sainz could be available to take part in the Australian GP weekend if he can make a full recovery. However, at the same time, it will not be in his best interest to not push himself too much, as it could add a few more days into his recovery program.

Carlos Sainz got the 2024 F1 season underway in prime fashion during the Bahrain Grand Prix where he scored a brilliant third-place finish. Whenever he makes a return to the sport in a racing capacity, he will have several eyes glued on him. Sainz’s fans will be curious to see how he will perform after making a full recovery.

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