News Details
Sainz ‘misjudged’ speed through ‘really narrow’ bollard chicane
Carlos Sainz has accepted blame for his collision with the wall that eliminated him from contention on the opening lap of Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix. The rules throughout the weekend have stipulated that drivers who run wide at Turn 2 must rejoin via a chicane outlined by polystyrene blocks, which feeds them into Turn 3. Sainz ran wide after Lance Stroll attempted to overtake him on the inside of Turn 2, which required him to take to the run-off area. However in his attempt to return to the circuit the McLaren driver miscalculated his speed when re-joining and clipped the wall. “It was a very poor start for everyone starting on the right-hand side of the grid,” Sainz reflected....
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drivers warned over Sochi run-off, backing up
Formula 1 drivers have been warned over their etiquette at Sochi...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 drivers risk deleted times for final corner track...
Formula 1 drivers have been warned that they must respect track limits at...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hamilton escapes penalty for Turn 2 misdemeanour
Lewis Hamilton is one of several drivers to escape punishment after...
5y ago from Pitpass.com
Will Hamilton lose his pole? Driver has to go to the...
Lewis Hamilton has qualified in pole position for Sunday's race around...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin: Marco Bezzecchi was "on another...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Michelin reveals what caused Marc Marquez’s dramatic...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta praises KTM’s ‘really nice job’...
Pedro Acosta has praised KTM’s off-season development for helping him...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Gallery: IndyCar kicks off 2026 season at St. Pete
Motorsport Week has exclusive images from the IndyCar curtain-raiser in...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou struck “perfection” in St. Petersburg
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Mick Schumacher taken out on opening lap of...
Fans of Mick Schumacher could switch off early after his IndyCar debut at...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Newgarden gains 16 positions, finishes seventh in...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Acropolis Rally's Thursday parc ferme will be on a boat
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘Exceptional' Arsenal star makes worrying...
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has spoken openly about a return to...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal Prediction and...
Brighton & Hove Albion will host Arsenal at the American Express Stadium...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
After scoring goal in win over Chelsea, Jurrien Timber...
Jurrien Timber has said that Arsenal cannot afford to make costly mistakes...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'We can't have the championship decided on corner...
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has called for Premier League...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Retired F1 legend gets lifetime benefits after driving for...
Being a Ferrari driver seems like one of the most... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Aston Martin in crisis: Honda woes threaten Melbourne ghost...
A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the Aston... Read More »
10h ago from F1i.com
Aston Martin may retire DELIBERATELY in first F1 race at...
Aston Martin's F1 2026 problems are so bad that... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
