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Sainz joins Alonso by slamming F1's ‘celebrity obsession'

Oct.8 Carlos Sainz has echoed Fernando Alonso's criticism of Formula 1's television coverage, accusing the sport of prioritising celebrity reactions over on-track action. Speaking to Spanish radio program El Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver said F1 has gone too far with its focus on glamour shots and paddock guests rather than showing key racing moments. 'It's becoming a bit of a trend that must be working for them – seeing our girlfriends, seeing famous people on TV, the reactions,' Sainz said. 'I understand if there's an overtake or a tense moment and you show the reaction, but last weekend they didn't show any of the four or five overtakes I made at the end, nor Fernando's...
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