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Carlos Sainz rued track position in the race preventing him from exploiting the “fastest” race pace that he showed through practice at Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix. Despite pressurising Oscar Piastri’s McLaren across various stages throughout the 78-lap encounter, Sainz was unable to create a passing opening on the Australian. The Spaniard had attempted to […]
Carlos Sainz was not able to overtake Oscar Piastri during the Monaco Grand Prix, despite putting pressure on him throughout the 78-lap race. There was light contact between the two drivers on the opening lap, resulting in a suspected puncture for Sainz. Sainz admitted to being tempted to make a move on Piastri but decided against it to avoid potential contact and a DNF for both drivers. Sainz acknowledged that Monaco’s track characteristics made overtaking risky and chose to prioritize securing a podium finish. Despite struggling with single-lap pace compared to his teammate Charles Leclerc in practice, Sainz showcased strong race pace, ultimately finishing third in Monaco. This result helped Sainz surpass Sergio Perez in the driver standings and saw Ferrari close the gap to Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship.
