Sainz relieved Leclerc escaped hard crash unhurt
Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Carlos Sainz said he was pleased that Charles Leclerc escaped a heavy crash at Monza without injury.
- Sainz finished 13th for Williams after what he described as a strong weekend, helped by a good start, race pace and a successful pit stop.
- He said he was already looking forward to the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid the following weekend.
Carlos Sainz said his first thought after the Italian Grand Prix was relief that his former Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc had escaped a hard crash without injury.
First of all, what I want to say is that I am happy Charles escaped that hard accident unhurt.
Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari at the Parabolica and hit the barriers. Sainz, who spent four seasons alongside the Monegasque driver at Ferrari, said he was glad Leclerc emerged from the accident unharmed.
Sainz finished 13th for Williams at Monza. He described the teamโs performance as a good race and a strong weekend overall, given its limitations. He said Williams had produced a solid qualifying session, a good start and strong race pace.
As far as we are concerned, we executed a good race today and a strong weekend overall, considering our limitations.
A battle during the virtual safety-car period moved Sainz ahead of Esteban Ocon after an effective pit stop by his mechanics. His pace later allowed him to pass Oliver Bearman. Sainz, who is 16th in the championship with six points, said he was already eager for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid the following weekend.
Now I am really looking forward to the race in Madrid next weekend.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.