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Sainz wary of Russell threat after storming to Singapore pole
Carlos Sainz acknowledges the threat that George Russell poses in the Singapore Grand Prix due to Mercedes’ strategic advantage. Despite securing pole position by beating Russell by less than a tenth of a second, Sainz is aware that Russell’s saved set of Medium tyres could give him an edge in the race. Sainz recognizes that Mercedes is usually faster than his team in the race and has a different tyre strategy. However, Sainz remains optimistic and believes that if he focuses on his own race, performs well in the first stint, and utilizes the Hard tyres effectively, he can still aim for the victory. Sainz acknowledges that his team’s strength lies in their performance on certain tracks and in specific conditions, but they have been working hard to improve their race pace and make progress.
Source: RacingNews 365
