P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz’s miserable Austrian Grand Prix weekend came to a smoky end as his Williams Formula 1 car stalled on the grid, then set on fire at the end of the pitlane
During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, Carlos Sainz faced multiple challenges, culminating in his Williams F1 car stalling on the grid and catching fire in the pitlane. Despite starting in 19th place due to brake and underfloor damage issues, Sainz’s race hopes were dashed when his car stalled before the formation lap. While attempting to address further brake problems, the rear brakes caught fire as he returned to the pitlane. Although the fire was extinguished swiftly by the marshals, Sainz’s participation in the race was abruptly halted due to extensive damage. With a delayed race start, there was no time for Williams team to repair the car, ending Sainz’s weekend on a disappointing note.
