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Sainz "laughing in the car" as Mercedes repeated DRS trick in Japan
Carlos Sainz slowed down to give DRS to Lando Norris in the Marina Bay race, helping them finish first and second. In contrast, at Suzuka, Sainz attempted to pass George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, but Russell was told to let Hamilton through and asked for DRS support from Hamilton to defend against Sainz. Sainz found the situation amusing and almost lost his own position with his own tricks. He believed it would have been better for Mercedes if Hamilton had been in front of him instead of Russell. Sainz acknowledged that overtaking Hamilton was difficult in the closing laps due to track position, and he felt he could have achieved more than sixth place, considering his pace throughout the race.
Source: motorsport
