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Fred Vasseur rued the misfortune of an il-timed Safety Car during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix that proved costly
On Lap 27, Carlos Sainz chose to pit behind race leader Oscar Piastri after a prolonged opening stint, giving him a tire advantage over Leclerc and Verstappen. Following a collision between Sargeant and Magnussen triggered a Safety Car, Lando Norris capitalized, eventually winning the race. There was speculation that Sainz’s timing in pitting could have resulted in a different outcome, potentially making him the first repeat winner of 2024. However, Vasseur humorously remarked, “I forgot the crystal ball,” highlighting the unpredictability of racing. Despite finishing fourth, Sainz received a post-race penalty for contact with Piastri, ultimately dropping to fifth. Vasseur noted the similarities between the incidents involving Sainz and Piastri, emphasizing the need for clarity on such racing incidents.
