Carlos Sainz is expected to return at the Australian Grand Prix for Ferrari after recovering from successful appendix surgery.
The Spaniard participated in the opening two practice sessions at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix a day before being diagnosed with appendicitis and undergoing surgery on March 8.
Sainz's return means that British teenager Oliver Bearman, who is on standby to drive for Ferrari once more after taking an impressive seventh on debut in Jeddah, will instead resume his Formula 2 campaign in Melbourne.
On Wednesday, Sainz was included in Ferrari's official Australian GP media schedule, while team representatives have confirmed to Sky Sports that the plan is for him to drive.
Sainz, who is leaving Ferrari at the end of the season after the Italian team signed Lewis Hamilton for 2025, had made an impressive start to the season by claiming a podium at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix
While Red Bull have maintained their 2023 dominance with Max Verstappen leading Sergio Perez to one-twos in each of the opening races, Ferrari have clearly had the second strongest car.
