That sound you might hear?
Formula 1 drivers scheduling elective appendectomies.
Two weeks ago Carlos Sainz Jr. was sidelined, forced to miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to a bout with appendicitis. That opened the door for young Ollie Bearman to make his F1 debut, and the 18-year-old finished in the points.
But Sainz made it back for the Australian Grand Prix, and did not look like a driver who had undergone surgery just two weeks ago. Sainz was strong throughout the week, qualifying second on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s race. Despite the stress on his healing body associated with guiding an F1 car through twists and
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