Carlos Sainz is expected to come back for the Australian GP after having appendicitis

Carlos Sainz is preparing to make his highly anticipated return to the track for Ferrari at the upcoming Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. After successful appendix surgery, the Spanish driver is eager to get back behind the wheel and continue his impressive start to the season. Sainz’s presence at the Australian GP means that the talented young driver Oliver Bearman, who had been on standby for Ferrari, will instead resume his Formula 2 campaign in Melbourne.

Ferrari’s decision to include Sainz in their official Australian GP media schedule and the confirmation from team representatives to Sky Sports regarding his planned participation signify the team’s confidence in his recovery and readiness to compete. Sainz’s return is particularly notable as he had been in excellent form prior to his medical setback, including securing a podium finish at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

The Spanish driver’s strong performance so far this season has demonstrated his skill and value, leading to speculation about his future in the sport. With Sainz set to depart Ferrari at the end of the season and the team signing Lewis Hamilton for 2025, there is great interest in which team Sainz might join next. Given his reputation as one of the sport’s top operators, it’s likely that Sainz will have several options as he considers his next move.

Additionally, the impressive showing of Oliver Bearman, who became Ferrari’s youngest-ever driver at the Jeddah circuit, has garnered attention and fueled discussions about his potential to secure a permanent seat in 2025. His remarkable seventh-place finish on debut in Jeddah, alongside the support and guidance received from Sainz, has positioned Bearman as a strong contender for a long-term role in Formula 1.

As the season unfolds, the dynamic performances of these drivers and the uncertainty surrounding driver line-ups for the 2025 season are adding an intriguing layer to the narrative of Formula 1. With more than half of the grid’s contracts set to expire at the end of the current campaign, the potential for significant changes in the driver line-up has captured the interest of fans and experts as they speculate on the future of the sport.