Carlos Sainz and Ferrari Impress in Monaco Grand Prix Practice

P4 for Sainz in Free Practice 3

Carlos Sainz made a fast start to his Monaco Grand Prix weekend, setting the fourth-fastest time in Saturday's Free Practice 3 session. The Ferrari driver completed 11326 laps of the iconic street circuit, with a best lap time of 1:12.61 seconds. Max Verstappen was fastest in the session for Red Bull, followed by Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull and Lando Norris in the McLaren.

Sainz's Strong Showing in Qualifying

Sainz continued to impress in qualifying, securing fourth place on the grid for Sunday's race. He lapped the circuit in 1:11.601 seconds, just 0.324 seconds behind Charles Leclerc in pole position. Sainz's performance was a strong indication that Ferrari can challenge for victory in Monaco, a circuit where they have historically struggled.

Conclusion

Carlos Sainz and Ferrari have made a positive start to their Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Sainz's strong performance in practice and qualifying has put the team in contention for a podium finish or even a victory on Sunday. The race is set to be a thrilling battle, with Sainz and Ferrari determined to make their mark in the principality.