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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz admitted to driver error after his crash during qualifying for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz had a tough qualifying session at the F1 Singapore GP, struggling to match the pace of his teammate Charles Leclerc in the SF-24.
During Q3, Sainz made a driving mistake, running wide at the final corner and hitting the barrier, causing considerable damage to his car.
Despite admitting his error and explaining the incident to the media, Sainz could only hope for a P10 grid position for the race, pending any gearbox damage penalties.
Sainz also faced a stewards’ investigation for crossing the pit entry while cars were on the track, making it a challenging day for the Spaniard.
With extensive damage to his car, a pit lane start seemed likely, but Sainz remained optimistic about his race pace and hoped for a better performance on race day.
He criticized the differences in tyre performance between Friday and Saturday, questioning the tyre preparation and the operating window at the Singapore circuit.
