Sainz also opened up about just how much he was struggling before his flight to Australia
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Carlos Sainz struggled as he clambered out of his FerrariCredit: Sky Sports
🇦🇺 Carlos getting out of his car as a 3x race winner!! 🌶️🌶️#CarlosSainz | #AusGP pic.twitter.com/XHl4wcQS06
— Carlos Sainz News (@CSainzNews_) March 24, 2024
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He gingerly put his feet down as he was clearly still feeling the effects of his appendix surgeryCredit: Sky Sports
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Sainz claimed his third Grand Prix victory just weeks after going under the knifeCredit: Getty
After undergoing appendix surgery he returned to race for Ferrari in Melbourne – replacing British teenager Oliver Bearman who earned seventh place in the Middle East.
And it was a memorable weekend for Sainz as he capitalised on Max Verstappen’s early retirement to win his third Grand Prix.
Yet the effects of his appendix surgery could still be seen as he climbed out of the car after his victory.
Sainz awkwardly clambered up onto the side of his Ferrari before he gingerly put his feet on the floor and walked over to receive his congratulations.
