Vasseur "optimistic" on Sainz F1 return ahead of decision next week
Carlos Sainz diagnosed with appendicitis, undergoes surgery, and may miss upcoming race in Australia.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Carlos Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis during the Jeddah event, causing him to miss the race and undergo immediate surgery. He made a brief appearance at the race but is now focused on recovering for the upcoming race in Australia. The team is optimistic about his recovery but will closely monitor his progress before making a final decision. If Sainz is unable to race, Oliver Bearman is set to be the reserve driver for Ferrari in Melbourne.