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Carlos Sainz has admitted Ferrari has “homework” to do to get on top of the tyre problems that blighted it at F1’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz faced a challenging race after a crash in Q3 pinned him down to 10th place, with obstacles further arising on the first lap when he had to dodge contact. Ferrari implemented an aggressive undercut strategy to secure Sainz better track position, including overtaking teammate Charles Leclerc. However, Sainz, recognizing Leclerc’s faster pace on new tires, allowed him to pass towards the end of the race, finishing in seventh place. Sainz acknowledged the narrow performance window of the current Pirelli tires as a critical aspect for Ferrari to work on to avoid similar setbacks in the future. Despite uncertainties in tire temperatures, Sainz mentioned various theories within the team while stressing the need for focused attention to prevent qualifying mishaps and enhance performance. Looking ahead, Sainz emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to improve qualifying positions and capitalize on Ferrari’s strength in race pace.
