F1, Ferrari: Carlos Sainz explains what went wrong
Fifth place finish and an overall delay of 15″ behind Charles Leclerc did not satisfy the Spanish driver.
Fifth place finish and an overall delay of 15″ behind Charles Leclerc did not satisfy the Spanish driver.
Third place in Imola half-satisfies the Monegasque, who says he is confident ahead of upcoming engagements.
Last few laps fought on the Santerno circuit, the three-time world champion withstands the Briton’s comeback.
The world champion was ahead of the McLarens of Piastri and Norris but the Australian was penalized three grid positions for obstructing Magnussen, so the Monegasque and Sainz, who finished fifth, gain one position and then the Ferraris start on the second row.
The third free practice session of the Imola GP, the seventh round of the 2024 F1 World Championship, comes to an end.
The Austrian manager analyzed the start of the Imola weekend.
The Ferrari driver smiles after finishing in the lead in both free practice sessions, “It was a good day.”
The Dutch driver did not spare himself after a bad start to the weekend in the Emilia Romagna GP.
The Monegasque driver was ahead of Oscar Piastri and Yuki Tsunoda. Only fifth was Sainz.
The Maranello manufacturer’s Ilmonegasco was ahead of Russell and teammate Sainz. Fifth was Verstappen, seventh Hamilton.
“Lewis is a 100 percent ironman, like Alonso. He is charged and ready for the next challenge, I have no doubt.”
The words of the Maranello team’s Monegasque on the eve of the three-day event at his home track.
The words of the world champion on the eve of the three-day event at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari circuit.
Statements from the seven-time world champion on the eve of the three-day Imola event.
In a chat with Eddie Jordan posted on Youtube, the British designer confessed that he intends to land at another F1 team.
The Ferrari driver spoke ahead of the Emilia Romagna Gp.
“Alonso and Hamilton are two phenomena, but if they are still in Formula 1 at 40 years old and are competitive, it’s because some of the people running with them should stay home.”
“It wasn’t that hard to convince him, I think he had it in mind for some time,” admitted the Prancing Horse team principal.
“Italy is a central part of the calendar, but issues involving resources, infrastructure and fan services need to be addressed.”
The Maranello-based stable announced the arrival of two engineers: Loic Serra and Jerome D’Ambrosio.
Formula 1 CEO analyzes the current situation after Red Bull’s years of dominance.
“Thank you for everything and best of luck in your new adventures in the future.”
“I remember my engineer and even the mechanics telling me in 2002, when the fight was tight, ‘Put it on pole or crash.'”
“The adventure in Mercedes has been exciting, I am not leaving because I am unhappy or because of relationship problems.”
“We are willing to wait for him even for months,” admitted the team principal of the Silver Arrows.
The Cavallino team principal is already looking ahead to the Imola weekend, a home race for the Rossa.
Third in Miami, the Monegasque awaits the upgrade package to make the leap.
After 15 career podiums, comes much-needed success. Beaten Max Verstappen.
Second and third behind Verstappen, the two Cavallino drivers aim to undermine him in the Miami Grand Prix.