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Carlos Sainz rows back on ‘spicy girlfriends’ criticism of F1 after Singapore intervention
Carlos Sainz initially criticized F1’s camera operations but later softened his stance, suggesting that mentioning driver girlfriends added more flair to his comments. Following the Singapore GP, he lamented the lack of coverage for his on-track exploits or Alonso’s impressive performance, suggesting the focus was misplaced. While Sainz acknowledged that F1 controls the world feed footage, limiting broadcasters’ autonomy, he ultimately revised his criticism, noting that his comments were somewhat sensationalized due to the mention of driver girlfriends. Reflecting on the situation, Sainz clarified that his intention was to critique the lackluster coverage in Singapore, highlighting the inconsistency in broadcasting quality across different races. Despite his frank assessment of the Singapore broadcast, Sainz stressed that his remarks were not meant to be a personal attack but rather a call for improved representation of on-track action in F1 races.
