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Sainz Happy with Fifth but Admits: “Podium Opportunity was There”

Carlos Sainz Jr. felt a podium position could have been on the cards had he taken the gamble to pit for slick tyres during the last safety car period in Sunday’s German Grand Prix, although he was still very pleased to finish fifth. The McLaren F1 Team racer was facing the barrier at the final turn at one point as he spun his MCL34 but recovered back to the track and climbed back up the field to be involved in the battle for the podium. However, with both Lance Stroll and Daniil Kvyat taking the gamble, which turned out to be an inspired one, he fell behind both, and then was forced to relinquish fourth when Sebastian Vettel came through the field in the final few laps. Despite missing...
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