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Carlos Sainz was not penalised for crossing the pit entry line during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but the Spaniard believes it costly nonetheless.
Carlos Sainz addressed the “messy radio communication” incident that caused him to abruptly leave pit entry during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite avoiding a penalty from the stewards, Sainz acknowledged the consequences of his actions. He admitted that he and Ferrari failed to execute their race plan, extending each stint too long, leading to a third-place finish. The pit entry confusion, exacerbated by the team not being ready for his second pit stop, cost valuable time and hindered his battle with Lewis Hamilton for second place. Sainz emphasized the importance of flawless execution in Formula 1 and expressed the need for improvement in future races, as teammate Charles Leclerc also voiced his frustrations during the chaotic race. Ferrari’s race strategy has been strong this season, but the Las Vegas disappointment serves as a lesson for the team to regroup and perform better in the upcoming rounds, starting with Qatar.
