Ferrari has recently shown strong performances, with Charles Leclerc leading a 1-2 finish at the U. S. Grand Prix in Austin.

This result highlighted the team’s ongoing efforts to return to form, supported by key figures across their leadership and technical staff. Both Carlos Sainz and Leclerc have been pivotal in pushing the team forward, as seen in their impressive display at COTA. However, in the post-race interview, Sainz praised Ferrari’s strategist Ravin Jain for his fundamental role at work.

Ravin Jain plays a crucial role as Ferrari’s race strategist, helping execute key race strategies that enhance their competitiveness. Carlos Sainz openly credited him and the entire strategy team for Ferrari’s recent progress. The Spaniard highlighted their hard work behind the scenes as vital to the team’s success on track.

He emphasized their strategic advancements as central to Ferrari’s development. In doing so, Sainz subtly shifted praise away from team principal Fred Vasseur. The 56-year-old himself asked Jain to represent the team on the podium during Ferrari’s 1-2 finish in Austin, further showcasing Jain’s importance to Ferrari’s success.

I think full credit for Ravin and all the strategy team for the progress that’s been made in Ferrari over the last couple of years. There’s been a lot of work being done behind the scenes. Carlos Sainz told Formula1a.

unoAfter the summer break, Sainz struggled to match the impressive pace of his teammate Charles Leclerc. He often found himself outpaced and did not secure a top-three finish until the U. S.

Grand Prix. During this period, Sainz reported challenges with his car, particularly at the Belgian Grand Prix and Zandvoort. RELATEDMax Verstappen sympathizes with Lando Norris by recalling his own incident from 2017However, at the U.

S. GP, Sainz expressed relief, stating that he faced no car issues and that the strategy worked effectively. He noted that when the car is reliable, the strategy tends to be more successful.

Like I’ve said many times, having a good car on race day always helps to make the strategy work. And I feel like this year, compared to last year, we have a very strong car on race day. Carlos Sainz addedCarlos Sainz asserts the need to be ‘very happy and proud’ of the US GPThe US GP was Ferrari’s fourth victory of the season, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz achieving a long-awaited 1-2 finish.

It was Ferrari’s first 1-2 finish in the US in 18 years, last accomplished by Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa in 2006. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz (Via IMAGO)Despite facing various challenges mid-season, the Maranello-based team bounced back in style. After the race, Carlos Sainz emphasized the importance of celebrating this success.

He urged everyone to feel proud of what they achieved. I think everyone needs to be very happy and very proud of this weekend, And of how we’ve recovered from a tricky middle part of the season to suddenly put ourselves in a position to dominate the race. Carlos Sainz expressedThe prancing horse’s closest rival is Red Bull currently.

If it shows consistent speed as it did in Austin, it has a clear chance of climbing up the table. Currently, there is an eigh-point deficit between it and Milton Keynes-based outfit. RELATEDMax Verstappen sympathizes with Lando Norris by recalling his own incident from 2017Following Leclerc’s third Grand Prix victory of the season, questions arose regarding Ferrari’s chances of contending for the title.

It currently trails leaders McLaren by 48 points. Fred Vasseur, however, stressed the need to remain calm and not think about the title just yet.