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Sainz ‘had better pace than the results show’ in Japan
Carlos Sainz, the only non-Red Bull winner in 2023, was disappointed with his performance at Suzuka after winning the previous race in Singapore. He felt quick right from the start and was running in second place, but a pit stop error cost him valuable race time. Despite this setback, Sainz remained positive about his strong race pace and his ability to find his rhythm. He found it amusing that Mercedes copied his trademark move of using DRS to defend against him. Sainz acknowledged the challenge of Mercedes and McLaren’s strength in high-speed corners, but remains confident in McLaren’s performance in upcoming races with more low-speed content.
Source: Motorsport Week
