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Carlos Sainz does not think F1 is as competitive as suggested week in, week out, despite a 47-year wait coming to an end at the Italian Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz rejects the idea that multiple teams can win on any given F1 weekend, citing the belief that “the fastest car normally wins,” despite recent surprising victories like Charles Leclerc’s at Monza. The Spanish driver acknowledges the field’s significant closing, exemplified by McLaren’s front-row lockout at the Temple of Speed, and Ferrari’s strategic win at the Italian Grand Prix. With four teams having won at least two grand prix races for the first time since 1990, there is a heightened level of competitiveness in F1, leading to a diverse range of winners this season. Sainz emphasizes the importance of car performance in determining race outcomes, noting that the tight qualifying gaps at Monza indicate the drivers’ similar pace levels. The future Williams driver underscores the decisive role of the car in achieving success and believes that the team with the fastest car holds a significant advantage over competitors in the highly competitive F1 landscape.
