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Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz reflected on a disappointing qualifying session for Williams at F1’s Italian GP, despite promising pace in practice.
Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz expressed disappointment over Williams’ poor qualifying performance at the Italian Grand Prix despite showing strong pace in practice sessions.
Expectations were high for Sainz and Albon coming into the Monza race weekend, with the Williams cars showcasing speed on the track.
During Friday practice, both drivers performed well, with Sainz finishing in the top three in both sessions and Albon in seventh.
However, the team struggled in qualifying, unable to get the tires to work as needed, leading to their elimination in Q2.
Albon attributed the team’s qualifying struggles to difficulties in tire preparation and the necessity to deviate from their usual approach due to car specifics.
Sainz, who had shown promising pace earlier, acknowledged the challenges faced during the qualifying session and the need to address issues with tire sensitivity and car geometry.
It was a frustrating outcome for the Williams team, with Albon and Sainz unable to translate their practice pace into a successful qualifying performance at Monza.
