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After dropping out in Q1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz said some drivers deliberately cost others lap time in close qualifying sessions by being within a few seconds thr…
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari’s driver, accused some drivers of deliberately causing others to lose time in close qualifying sessions by staying within a few seconds in certain corners. Sainz’s Q1 performance in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was impacted by a crash on Friday and struggled with traffic in his final qualifying run, resulting in him being eliminated in 16th place. According to Sainz, drivers are aware of the distance needed to affect a following car in quick corners, leading to gamesmanship and the potential to impact other drivers’ performance. Despite acknowledging his own setbacks, Sainz remains hopeful for a better performance in the race and aims to score points on Sunday, especially considering the tight field and the struggles with the soft tire.
