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Carlos Sainz ignored doctors’ orders in visiting the paddock for Saturday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby says. Sainz underwent surgery after he was diagnosed with appendicitis, causing him to miss the race. And Lazenby has revealed that he was advised against attending the event so soon. Sainz competed in both of Thursday’s practice sessions but then had to withdraw on Friday morning. Oliver Bearman stepped into his Ferrari car and qualified in 11th place before finishing seventh. Sainz had finished third in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, winning the …

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