Charles Leclerc capped off another trouble free run for the Maranello squad by topping the times on the second day of testing on Thursday, having only been edged out by McLaren’s Lando Norris on the opening day.
But although Ferrari’s consistency in putting in swift times has singled it out as having made a good step forward with its 2022 car, the team is eager to play down its form.
Sainz, who ended up fifth overall on Thursday, reckoned that the laptimes from the test were ultimately irrelevant because he said teams were not looking at performance runs so far.
“It’s been a good start in terms of reliability,” he said.
“We’ve managed to complete one day and a half of testing without pretty much any single issue, which is an encouraging start for us. This is what we’re here for in Barcelona.
“Unfortunately for you guys, it’s not very exciting because we are nowhere near to the limit of the car or finding where the performances is. But we’re doing laps, and we’re…
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