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Carlos Sainz describes new McLaren as 'good step forward'

Carlos Sainz says the new McLaren MCL35 feels like a 'good step forward from last year' after the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona. The 25-year-old completed 161 laps on Wednesday and finished sixth fastest overall, with six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton quickest. McLaren were last season's surprise package, with the team recovering from a poor 2018 to finish fourth in the constructors championship. Sainz was also impressive, beating his teammate Lando Norris and finishing sixth in the drivers standings, while also securing his first podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 'Initially the car feels much better, but also the conditions are different to the...
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