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Sainz thought for a moment he could beat Verstappen in F1 Italian GP battle
Carlos Sainz had a strong defensive display at the Monza race, using his Ferrari’s speed to fend off Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. However, a lock-up forced Sainz to allow Verstappen to pass him. Despite pushing his tires too far in an attempt to keep Verstappen behind, Sainz briefly believed he could win the race. Ultimately, he settled for third place, beating his teammate Charles Leclerc. Sainz admitted that Red Bull had better race pace and tire management, making it difficult for him to hold them off.
Source: Autosport.com
