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Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz has criticised F1’s use of drivers’ girlfriends and partners during TV coverage of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz criticized F1 for focusing on drivers’ girlfriends and partners instead of on-track racing during the recent Singapore Grand Prix broadcast. Sainz called out the TV director for showing guests in the garages rather than important on-track battles, like Fernando Alonso challenging Lewis Hamilton. Many fans expressed disappointment on social media about the shift in focus towards off-track relationships. F1 defended their coverage, emphasizing their commitment to showcasing the racing action while also providing context on high-profile guests and locations. Sainz expressed his dissatisfaction with the trend of prioritizing celebrities and partners over crucial on-track moments in interviews, highlighting the importance of staying focused on the racing. Sky Sports F1 clarified that the global TV director, not the UK broadcast team, determines the camera shots shown, with commentator David Croft perplexed by the decision to miss key racing moments during the live broadcast.
