The Spanish pilot managed to end in the tenth place even after having to start in the last place of the grid.
The Spanish pilot Carlos Sainz achieved a good result in the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prizedespite leaving since the last positions. After a disqualification in the classification by a technical problem in its Williams FW47, The Madrid demonstrated his ability to overcome in a circuit known for his difficulty in overtaking.
Sainz cut a five -run streak without adding points And, although his podium in Azerbaijan marked a milestone in his career with Williams, the challenge in Marina Bay was older. The track, with high aerodynamic load, did not favor the British car, but the pilot knew how to take advantage of his tire strategy to climb positions.
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Why the FIA disqualified Williams’ cars in the Singapore Grand Prix
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) disqualified to Carlos Sainz Already your partner Alex Albon After detecting an irregularity on the rear wing of its cars. According to the technical regulations, the DRS of both cars exceeded the 85 mm allowed In the outer area of the spoiler, a limit established to guarantee the equity in the competition.
The official FIA statement explained that, during the verifications after the classification, It was found that the rear wing did not comply with the rules. Although the Williams team made previous measurements that showed values within the parameters, the inspection of the commissioners revealed an excess in the flexibility of the component. As a consequence, both pilots lost their positions on the grill and had to start from the bottom.
From the bottom to the dot zone: Carlos Sainz’s career in Marina Bay
Sainz departed from the position 19 And, with an intelligent strategy, he managed to advance to the points zone. In the first laps, the Spanish climbed to the Post 18but found resistance in Esteban Oconwho delayed it for several turns. However, the key to his comeback came with the change to soft tires, which allowed him to gain rhythm and overcome rivals as Isack hadjarwho suffered mechanical problems. This way He finished the race in the tenth position.
The pilot described his career as “Unexpected“. Although the Singapore circuit does not favor overtaking, Sainz took advantage of the good rhythm of his car to extend the life of his middle tires and then attack with soft rubber. “We have limited damage with Aston Martin and the Red Bull”, He stressed, underlining the importance of each point in the championship.
Source: Ambito
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