P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sainz credits slowing down rivals for ‘incredible’ win
Carlos Sainz believes his tactic of slowing down the cars behind him to prevent them from gaining a strategic advantage worked perfectly, resulting in his victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite Mercedes having saved two sets of medium tires for potential pit stops during safety car periods, Sainz effectively controlled the field to avoid gaps forming. Although George Russell and Lewis Hamilton took advantage of a Virtual Safety Car to make a second pit stop, Sainz managed to keep Lando Norris between himself and the charging Mercedes duo, securing a tense victory. Sainz expressed his gratitude towards Ferrari for their efforts and stated that they executed the weekend flawlessly. He further explained that managing tire wear and degradation was crucial, especially since an unplanned pit stop was forced due to a safety car. Sainz also revealed that his strategy involved slowing down George Russell to prevent him from capitalizing on a safety car or using medium tires, ultimately leading to his triumph. Additionally, Sainz admitted feeling in control throughout the race and highly satisfied with the outcome.
Source: Racer
