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Carlos Sainz has revealed a season-long obstacle encountered in his Williams car that he has “never had before” in his F1 career.
Carlos Sainz disclosed facing a new season-long obstacle in his Williams car during the Dutch Grand Prix, which he had never experienced in his Formula 1 career.
Although he qualified ninth, it was considered disappointing compared to his strong performance in FP3, highlighting his struggles with the car’s tires.
His teammate, Alex Albon, fared even worse, finishing last in Q2 due to the narrow window of tire performance on the challenging Zandvoort circuit.
Albon’s difficulties during qualifying stemmed from a delay in the pit lane, leaving him with ineffective tires on his push lap and ultimately missing out on Q3.
Both drivers expressed frustration over the team’s tire issues, acknowledging the strategic disadvantage it poses in securing optimal track position.
Williams faces a unique challenge with their tires, making it difficult to extract maximum performance, as highlighted by Sainz and Albon in their post-qualifying assessments.
