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Carlos Sainz reveals “something broke” late on as Williams seal eight-year high
Carlos Sainz experienced an issue with his Williams F1 car before earning his second podium of the season, indicating that “something broke”. In a remarkable race in Qatar, he clinched third place, resisting pressure from Lando Norris towards the end. Making a strategic move during the first pit-stop phase under the Safety Car, Sainz surpassed Kimi Antonelli, while McLaren opted to keep Piastri and Norris on track. After Norris made his second stop, he had to chase down Sainz and Antonelli to secure his position. Sainz mentioned a problem with his car over team radio and highlighted the challenging handling of his car in the final laps of the Qatar GP. Despite the car issue, Williams secured a commendable fifth place in the F1 constructors’ championship with Sainz achieving multiple podiums this season, showcasing the team’s progress and Sainz’s skill on the track.
