but missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with appendicitis – with British teenager Oliver Bearman stepping in for his Formula 1 debut.
That coupled with his Monaco Grand Prix crash where he collided with Sergio Perez.
there is a 40 per cent chance of rain during final practice which increases to 60 per cent in qualifying.
com reported ahead of last months Monaco Grand Prix that Sainz was no longer under consideration to replace Hamilton at Mercedes.