In the recent race, Carlos Sainz faced some tough luck right from the start. He kicked off from a promising fourth position, but unfortunately, things didn’t go his way at the beginning. The chaos in the first corner caused by everyone trying to make gains resulted in a collision between him and another driver, leaving his car with significant damage.

Despite the setback, Sainz showed determination and continued on the track, but the damage to his car made it challenging for him to keep up the pace. The team decided to take a chance and see if rain could help turn the tide, but ultimately, they had to call it quits for him due to the extent of the damage.

Carlos Sainz expressed his frustration, recognizing that the incident cost him crucial points and a chance to compete at his best. He felt that without the mishap, he could have been in the fight for a top position. Adding to his woes, his teammate Charles Leclerc, who did perform exceptionally well in recent races, seemed to have the luck on his side. Despite not showing remarkable results for Ferrari, Leclerc managed to move up in the standings, leaving Carlos behind. With the summer break approaching, Sainz understands the importance of taking time to reflect and recharge. He sees it as an opportunity for the team to regroup and come back stronger, hoping for better fortunes in the upcoming races.

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It’s clear that racing can be unpredictable, and sometimes, it’s just a matter of luck. Carlos has had his fair share of challenges, but he remains optimistic about the future and determined to bounce back stronger. He knows that success in Formula 1 often depends on many factors, and he’s ready to put in the hard work to get back to the top.

Charles Leclerc & Co. is looking forward

As the team heads into the summer break, there’s a sense of satisfaction in the air. Sure, they know there’s still a mountain to climb to catch up to Red Bull, but they’re happy with the progress they’ve made. The podium finish in Belgium was a well-deserved pat on the back for their efforts. And let’s not forget Sainz. Had it not been for that incident, he too would have been up there, potentially racking up a hefty points haul. But that’s racing for you.

The season is set to resume at the end of August with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Leclerc was all smiles after the race, happy with the team’s performance. He knew the Red Bulls were going to be tough to beat, so the goal was to squeeze out as many points as possible with the package they had. And boy, did they do that! He also had nothing but praise for the team, who managed to bring updates ahead of schedule, allowing them to make faster progress than they thought possible.

Sainz, on the other hand, was understandably disappointed. He described the incident with Oscar as a racing mishap, suggesting that Oscar was a bit too optimistic. But despite the setback, Sainz was quick to acknowledge the team’s good pace and congratulated Leclerc and the team on their encouraging result. He’s already looking forward to the second half of the season, ready to come back stronger.

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Leclerc’s podium finish and the overall performance of the team over the weekend pleased Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur. He acknowledged the unfortunate incident with Sainz, stating that racing incidents after the start are always a possibility. Despite the ups and downs of the first half of the season, Vasseur is optimistic about the future. He’s determined to see the team improve in the upcoming races. After all, that’s what racing is all about. It’s not just about the destination; it’s about the journey.