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Carlos Sainz labelled his qualifying lap at F1’s Mexico City GP his “best of the year”, but a grid penalty threatens to undo much of his good work.
Carlos Sainz described his qualifying lap at Formula 1‘s Mexico City Grand Prix as his “best of the year”, despite facing a grid penalty that will see him start 12th. He expressed positivity after finishing among the top seven during a competitive session and outpacing McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Q3. Sainz attributed his success to feeling more comfortable with the car and gaining experience in managing tires and setup. Despite facing challenges during final practice, adjustments to the car helped improve balance for qualifying. The Spaniard acknowledged the need for more new sets of the Soft compound in Q3 to potentially achieve better results, but remains proud of the progress made by his team throughout the season.
