Carlos Sainz was left furious with the FIA last Saturday morning at the Qatar Grand Prix, as the drivers arrived at the circuit completely unaware that changes had been made to the track. Due to concerns raised by Pirelli following qualifying last Friday, the circuit was narrowed between Turns 12 and 13, to stop the
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was sidelined at the Qatar Grand Prix due to an unresolved fuel leak issue with his power unit. The Spanish driver had a tumultuous journey to the grid, with a problematic qualifying session and a subsequent fuel system concern. Sainz was initially slated to begin the race from the 12th position on
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Carlos Sainz has received a warning by the Qatar Grand Prix stewards for purposefully blocking Max Verstappen, whilst both drivers were preparing for a hot lap during qualifying. The incident occurred in the final sector during Q2, with Sainz having been going slower than the reigning World Champion. As a result, Verstappen caught Sainz and
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Carlos Sainz admitted after qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix that he wasn’t surprised to be eliminated in Q2, after enduring grip issues with his SF-23. Several drivers went off the circuit during qualifying in what was a windy and sandy affair, under the lights at the Lusail International Circuit. A new track surface resulted
MoreCarlos Sainz found himself in hot water during the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying session as he faced scrutiny from the stewards for what was termed ‘erratic driving.’ The Ferrari driver was involved in an incident with Max Verstappen during Q2, where Verstappen accused Sainz of defending against him. The incident unfolded as both drivers were
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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has voiced his concerns about the Qatar Grand Prix’s early-season placement, citing the intense heat as a significant challenge. The Losail International Circuit hosts the race in early October, contrasting with its debut in 2021 when it took place in late November. The forecast for the weekend suggests ambient temperatures soaring
MoreCarlos Sainz is unsure how long Red Bull’s dominance will last, with the Austrians having recently sealed a second consecutive Constructors’ Championship. Max Verstappen’s victory at the recent Japanese Grand Prix was enough to claim Red Bull the 2023 title, whilst he can wrap up the Drivers’ Championship this Saturday in the Qatar Grand Prix
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In an unexpected turn of events, Carlos Sainz, not Charles Leclerc, clinched a Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in the 2023 season. The Spanish driver, often considered the second fiddle at Ferrari, has been showcasing remarkable form in recent months, and his triumph in Singapore couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune moment. As contract
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Carlos Sainz’s future with Ferrari will be discussed very shortly, during the upcoming winter break once the 2023 Formula 1 season concludes. With only six races remaining this season, questions are starting to be asked in regard to where Sainz and Charles Leclerc will be, come the end of 2024, as the two drivers only
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Frederic Vasseur, team principal of Ferrari, has provided insights into McLaren’s Formula 1 recovery, emphasising that their resurgence began even before their significant step forward in Austria. McLaren, based in Woking, initially faced challenges in the 2023 season, falling short of their development targets for their car in the lead-up to pre-season testing. Their struggles
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