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Carlos Sainz has disclosed that increased attention to out-lap preparation in the recent F1 break inspired his run to pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz secured his first pole position of 2024 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with a lap time two-tenths quicker than his closest competitor. Sainz expressed his satisfaction with the achievement, highlighting the challenging nature of the circuit in Mexico. His strong performance was attributed to well-executed laps in Q3 and improvements in tire preparation during the autumn break. Sainz remains optimistic about his race pace, aiming to convert his pole position into a victory, but acknowledges the tough competition from drivers like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris on the start line.
