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Fernando Alonso’s unheard Spanish GP radio shows Carlos Sainz owes him an apology During the recent Spanish Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz was penalized for an incident involving Fernando Alonso, which led to a heated exchange between the two drivers. Sainz expressed his frustration, claiming Alonso's radio complaints were an attempt to influence the stewards' decision against him.
Alonso's radio messages revealed that he felt Sainz had squeezed him into the wall, and he communicated this to his race engineer. Despite the tension, both drivers had a challenging race, with Sainz retiring early and Alonso finishing far down the order. f1oversteer.com Wed 16 Sep · 12:30 UTC via Formula1.com How Sainz’s home race in Madrid unravelled Carlos Sainz had a challenging home race in Madrid, where he failed to finish due to a series of incidents and penalties. After qualifying in P20 due to a three-place grid penalty for impeding another driver, Sainz's race took a turn for the worse when he made contact with Yuki Tsunoda on the first lap, resulting in floor damage that severely impacted his car's performance. Ultimately, he retired after 43 laps, feeling that even with a perfect race, he would not have finished higher than 16th.
Alex Albon, Sainz's teammate, also faced difficulties during the race, qualifying in P16 and finishing ahead of Sainz. Albon struggled with tire management and pace, particularly on harder tires, which affected his ability to maintain grip. Despite the disappointing results, Sainz appreciated the support from the fans and expressed hope for better performances in future races. Formula1.com Tue 15 Sep · 14:31 UTC via PlanetF1 Nico Rosberg points finger at Carlos Sainz as Madring underwhelms Nico Rosberg has publicly criticized Carlos Sainz following the Spanish Grand Prix, where the Madring circuit failed to provide adequate overtaking opportunities. Rosberg emphasized that Sainz, as an ambassador for the circuit, should be held accountable for its shortcomings. The race was described as processional, with Kimi Antonelli winning while merely managing his tires, and drivers like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen expressing frustration over the lack of competitive racing due to the track's design.
In response to the disappointing race, Sainz acknowledged the need for improvements, suggesting that the circuit should remain open-minded to changes that could enhance overtaking. Other drivers, including Norris and Alonso, echoed these sentiments, pointing out specific corners that could be modified to create better racing conditions. Overall, the feedback from the drivers indicates a strong desire for the Madring to evolve into a more engaging race track. PlanetF1 Tue 15 Sep · 06:04 UTC Last race · Round 15
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