Carlos Sainz Jr says he is aware that the current “hype” surrounding McLaren’s promising start to the 2019 Formula 1 season could quickly fade if the team’s performance drops. A strong early showing during the opening two rounds of the campaign has left McLaren sitting fifth in the constructors’ championship as it bids to continue its recovery effort back up the F1 pecking order this year. Sainz, who replaced two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in the British squad last winter, has been left encouraged by McLaren’s early progress, though he remains cautious about getting carried away with expectations heading into this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. 5774263478001...
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