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Carlos Sainz bemoaned Q3 being decided by track position as amid worsening weather conditions resigned him to eighth in qualifying
Despite the threat of heavy rain, the session proceeded without any issues until the final stage when the teams hurried to get their drivers to the front of the queue. Carlos Sainz ended up towards the back of the order, which put him at a disadvantage as the conditions worsened. He qualified eighth, beating Sergio Perez, who was slowed down by Oscar Piastri sliding wide at a corner. Sainz expressed frustration at missing out on the chance to qualify higher due to the weather and being late to go out. He believed that if he had positioned himself further up the road, he could have achieved a better lap time. While Charles Leclerc managed to secure a front row starting position, thanks to his sixth-place timing, Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, praised Leclerc for his excellent car management in difficult conditions. Vasseur also admitted that Ferrari’s pit garage location made it challenging for the team to secure track position.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
