The words of the Williams driver
Carlos Sainz retired in Australia after just a few laps due to an off-track excursion under Safety Car conditions. The Spanish driver had the potential to fight for points, like his teammate Alexander Albon, and will try to bounce back in China. Here’s what he said ahead of the Shanghai weekend.
Sprint factor
“It will be an even tougher weekend than Australia because, being a Sprint weekend, we will have only one Free Practice session to get familiar with the car, and the track is completely different from Bahrain and Melbourne. If things go well, though, it would be a great sign.”
The DNF in Australia
“We analyzed everything, and it’s simply something that can happen when you find yourself in a new situation for the first time with a new car. In 99% of cases, you don’t go off in that scenario, but with a slippery track and an unexpected response when shifting gears, it can happen. Unfortunately, these are experiences you have to go through to learn from them.”
Hadjar’s tears
“A completely understandable reaction, no embarrassment at all. He tried to hide it by keeping his helmet on, but the cameras caught him because the start was delayed. Many drivers have reacted the same way—some don’t hide it, while others do so in private—but he shouldn’t be criticized.”
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