Carlos Sainz: I didn't have enough tests to understand the car.

Carlos Sainz: I didn't have enough tests to understand the car.

      Carlos Sainz led the protocol on the second day of pre-season tests in Bahrain. The Williams driver drove 127 laps and experimented with car settings. For Carlos, the tests are over – Alex Albon will be driving the FW47 all day on Friday.

      Carlos Sainz (1st): "It was a very long day and I did a lot of laps. We had to interrupt work several times because of the rain, and the wind did not allow us to find a rhythm properly, but, in general, we worked out the program well.

      In pre-season testing, lap times are not very representative. We have made progress compared to yesterday, improved the balance and overall impression of the car. However, to be honest, I feel like I haven't had enough of these test days. Next time I'll only get behind the wheel in Australia, but I'd like to better understand the car and how it reacts to a change in settings.

      Nevertheless, I'm as ready as I can be. I'm looking forward to attacking with full force in the first race!"

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Carlos Sainz: I didn't have enough tests to understand the car.

Carlos Sainz led the protocol on the second day of pre-season tests in Bahrain. The Williams driver drove 127 laps and experimented with car settings.