FORMULA ONE fans are fearing for Carlos Sainz’s health after he was seen struggling to get out of his car following his Australian Grand Prix triumph.
The Spaniard, 29, missed the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia earlier this month after being ruled out with appendicitis.
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Carlos Sainz struggled as he clambered out of his FerrariCredit: Sky Sports
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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.
