Ferrari’s performance in the Japanese Grand Prix shed light on a season-long weakness that has plagued the SF-23, prompting the team to adopt a cautious approach during the race. Despite the cautious strategy, the team managed to secure fourth and sixth-place finishes, with Carlos Sainz’s tire-preserving tactics providing an edge on the day when Ferrari
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Carlos Sainz revealed after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix that he was “laughing in the car” as he approached the two Mercedes drivers in the closing laps, who were copying his tactics from Singapore. Whilst leading the Singapore Grand Prix, Sainz ensured that Lando Norris in P2 was always within a second of him, so
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Charles Leclerc expressed confidence in Ferrari’s recent learnings, believing they have gained the upper hand in the race for second place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship. Ferrari’s impressive showing at the Japanese Grand Prix saw them reduce Mercedes’ lead to just 20 points. Leclerc himself enjoyed a relatively uneventful race, securing fourth place and
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Martin Brundle has offered his insights on a weekend that saw Carlos Sainz deliver a masterful performance in Singapore, ending Red Bull’s dominant streak in the 2023 season. Brundle begins by reflecting on the diverse set of races witnessed recently in Formula 1, from the rain-soaked Zandvoort to the high-speed Monza, and finally the humid
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Carlos Sainz saw the funny side of Mercedes copying him during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, where he had to settle for sixth. Following on from his brilliant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Sainz’s race in Japan was considerably less eventful, as he quickly settled into P5. Sainz had started sixth but almost immediately got
MoreCarlos Sainz has been left pleasantly surprised by Ferrari’s strong pace on the opening day of the Japanese Grand Prix, where the Italians were second in the pecking order. Whilst the Maranello-based team were no match for reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, they appeared to be the second-best side at Suzuka. Last weekend’s Singapore Grand
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Carlos Sainz had to deal with a rather bizarre situation after exiting the pits in the opening stages of Free Practice 1 at the Japanese Grand Prix, after he was blinded by flow-viz paint. The Singapore Grand Prix winner exited the pits in FP1 behind McLarens, which had been covered in flow-viz paint to allow
MoreKevin Magnussen was left frustrated with Carlos Sainz during Free Practice 2 on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix, in what was a challenging day for Haas. Whilst approaching the opening two corners after just starting a hot lap, Magnussen was forced to suddenly abort his lap, due to Sainz having poorly placed his car.
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secured a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s Grand Prix in Singapore, having willingly sacrificed his own race to support his teammate Carlos Sainz’s victory, as part of the team’s strategic approach. The Singapore Grand Prix marked a significant moment in the Formula 1 season, as it delivered the first non-Red Bull victory, with
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Red Bull Racing’s unprecedented winning streak in the 2023 Formula 1 season came to an end as Carlos Sainz claimed victory for Ferrari. The race saw Red Bull face unexpected challenges, leaving them with more questions than answers regarding their recent performance. Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix raised eyebrows across the F1 community as
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