Even the entire Ferrari team noticed something was amiss.
In Sainz's first Grand Prix after joining Ferrari, he only managed to finish eighth. Although his position matched his qualifying result, the problem isn't performing poorly; it's when someone else performs better than you.
The Ferrari rebel Qin Miao achieved P2 in the qualifying stage of his very first F1 Grand Prix.
Although he finished third in the actual race, one position down from his qualifying, no one can deny the terrifying talent and incredible defensive abilities this young Chinese driver displayed in motorsport.
Then comparing Mercedes drivers with Ferrari drivers...
Ferrari got criticized even more fiercely.
And now, Sainz, looking at Qin Miao, couldn't even muster a bit of disdain in his heart. Who would dare to look down on a driver with twice the points you have?
