Round-up: Midfield teams much further behind this year admits Sainz, and more

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to Phildick, looseasagoose and Reginald!

On this day in motorsport

• Born on this day in 1952: Stephen South
• 25 years ago today Rubens Barrichello hinted at Ferrari’s potential for the upcoming season by breaking the Mugello track record in testing with a lap of 1’22.139 in his F2001