Sainz on the radio discussing how unfair it would be to restart the race (he had 2 lapped drivers in front of him and not Verstappen).
Sainz on the radio discussing how unfair it would be to restart the race (he had 2 lapped drivers in front of him and not Verstappen).
Sainz was clearly bothered about keeping his podium finish, and finishing best of the rest in the championship.It's becoming clear that the closest finish to an F1 season in decades and the chance to win new fans has been royally cocked up. Going to be interesting how it goes from here. I don't expect Verstappen to be removed as champion but it's going to taint his victory.
With good reason though, they left 2 lapped runners in front of him, so instead of maybe gambling on any errors from Verstappen and Hamilton. He's sat defending 3rd from the rest of the field, as 2 slower cars are in front of him.Sainz was clearly bothered about keeping his podium finish, and finishing best of the rest in the championship.
Ricciardo also was on the radio
I think a lot of the drivers didn't want to rain on Max's parade with their post-race interviews on the day, but their radio messages show how they felt, and as more distance passes they'll get more critical.
You honestly think that was on his mind. He's a racer and knows what's just about to happen to Lewis.Sainz was clearly bothered about keeping his podium finish, and finishing best of the rest in the championship.
Speaks volumes doesn't it?With good reason though, they left 2 lapped runners in front of him, so instead of maybe gambling on any errors from Verstappen and Hamilton. He's sat defending 3rd from the rest of the field, as 2 slower cars are in front of him.
Go through the field and there's even more bizarre stories, the 5 lapped cars who were sent through were even more baffled that they were left in no mans land.
Norris basically said he'd understand if Mercedes were pissed given their race strategy.
In fact, I've yet to see a single driver come out and say the right decision was made.