Carlos Sainz: “I really appreciate that the FOM and the FIA have given in regarding the engines. It’s not going to be ideal, but at least they listen to us”
Carlos Sainz He has a difficult weekend ahead. He Williams It is a car that does not adapt well to long curves and this is what predominates in the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Spaniard, however, does not want to throw in the towel early and hopes to be able to enjoy himself in one of the two home GPs. What’s more, in Barcelona he has always scored, except in addition.
“Last year in Qatar we expected to do terrible and I made a podium. We must take advantage of these circuits to improve what fails. You said in the previous race that you were going to work with the setup to get a little more. There is a lot of room for improvement. Too much room for improvement. But he scored directly on this type of circuit. This type of circuit, I think Williams as a team still needs to understand why the car has weaknesses here. That’s why I say that it is an opportunity for the team in the medium or long term to know what the car’s DNA has. It is a circuit that on a technical level is complicated for the cars and that is why you have to know how to make cars that go well in Barcelona,” he expressed in the corralito with the Spanish press.
“I believe that the Spanish fan supports us regardless of whether we are going to win or not this weekend. I believe that the Spanish fan also knows about Formula 1 and knows what there is this year and even so, those who pay the entrance fee for coming to support deserve even more merit. On a personal level, I appreciate the support more than a fan knowing, because they know, that this year we are probably not going to win and we are not going to be on the podium. “That even so he said to pay the entrance fee, the prices that Formula 1 is at and he said to come to support the Spaniards, for me it shows a love for the sport, a love for us Spaniards, which makes me very excited to see,”
Between the Monaco GP and this event in Barcelona, the FIA announced news for the future. Next year the engines will stop being 50% electric and 50% combustion so that the fuel section gains more weight. Something that the Madrid native applauded.
“I think it is very clear from the drivers that we needed changes and improvements and I think the FIA and the FOM have pushed hard for it. There has been a bit of resistance, but in the end we have managed to move forward and although they are not of the magnitude that we would like them to beI greatly appreciate and value that the FIA and the FOM have taken it forward. So honestly it’s not going to be ideal, but at least we can be heard. and carried forward.”
Sainz, no surprises with the ADUO
Another surprise that emerged after the Monaco GP is that Mercedes entered the ADUO and may have an advantage over Red Bull-Ford, which the FIA considers to have the best combustion engine. Although many people were surprised, this is not the case with Carlos.
“You know that I like to stick my nose in data and I look at it very calmly and since the first test in Bahrain, honestly Red Bull surprised me a lot. They can bring out their full potential like in Canada when it’s cold or even in Monaco, Red Bull’s straight line speeds were the highest and those of its B team or sister team the same and when you see it already in two cars it is no coincidence. Honestly, from here I congratulate you because it means getting to Formula 1 and the first year making an engine that is a little better than the Mercedes and better than a Ferrari and better than an Audi and a Honda, calling you Red Bull Ford, it has a lot of merit so for me to give it a hand and now let’s improve.”
