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Carlos Sainz concedes that Ferrari thought more teams would opt for the Soft tyre during the United States Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz started the sprint race on the Soft tires and managed to overtake both McLaren drivers on the first lap, rising to fourth. However, he struggled with degradation early on, allowing Norris and Perez to pass him. Sainz was able to defend against George Russell and finish sixth, but he was concerned about falling out of the points due to his mid-race troubles. The Soft tire was an option for a 10-12 lap stint, but Sainz was the only one on that tire during the sprint race. The strategy decision was based on Ferrari’s data suggesting that the Soft tire could be a good option, although they will analyze whether it was worth the risk. Sainz expects Verstappen to overtake both Ferrari cars during the main race.
Source: Motorsport Week
