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Carlos Sainz has his say on the delays to start of the Belgian Grand Prix
Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz defended race director Rui Marques for delaying the start of the Belgian Grand Prix. The race began 80 minutes later than scheduled due to poor visibility. Max Verstappen criticized the cautious decision over team radio. Despite a red flag and no rain for 20 minutes, racing may have been possible in wet conditions. The race eventually resumed with drivers opting for dry tires. Sainz respected Marques’ cautious approach, prioritizing safety over risking accidents. Sainz had a challenging race, starting from pit lane due to setup issues and struggling in the wet conditions.
