F1 Australian GP: “It’s so unfair,” Carlos Sainz melts down on the team radio after a five-second penalty
Carlos Sainz was disgruntled following a penalty for his collision with Fernando Alonso
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Carlos Sainz, Albert park (Credits: Motorsport Magazine)
The Australian Grand Prix 2023 was an eventful race filled with crashes, heartbreak, and disappointment for the Ferrari team. Carlos Sainz was awarded a penalty during the race and expressed his frustration over the radio. During the race, Sainz was involved in an incident with Fernando Alonso that resulted in Alonso spinning out and losing positions. Sainz was subsequently penalized for causing the incident, which he contested over the team radio, saying he disagreed with the decision.
The race red-flagged with just two laps remaining, following Kevin Magnussen‘s Haas car wheel coming loose and causing chaos on the track. After the red flag was waved, the cars were brought back onto the track for a restart, during which many drivers jostled for position, resulting in several collisions and incidents. The penalty was a blow to Sainz and the Ferrari team, who had high hopes for the new season. Sainz continued to push on and was running in a promising position until the collision occurred. His engineer informed him of the penalty, saying, “We get a 5 second penalty.”
Sainz’s frustration was evident over the radio, as he expressed his disappointment at being penalized and his belief that the decision was unfair. Ferrari has since announced that they will be appealing the penalty, and will present their case to the FIA in the hopes of overturning it.”It’s so unfair. They need to discuss it with me after the race!” The team will now present their case to the FIA in the hope of having the penalty overturned.
Ferrari will be appealing after Carlos Sainz’s penalty
The Australian Grand Prix 2023 was a nightmare race for Ferrari overall, with several incidents and misfortunes leaving the team with little to celebrate. The team must forget about this race and regroup for the upcoming races, aiming to make a strong comeback in the championship standings. In the end, Max Verstappen emerged as the winner of the race, with Lewis Hamilton in second place and Fernando Alonso in third. Sainz eventually finished in twelfth place after serving his penalty.
Sainz’s frustration was evident over the team radio, and his reaction shows how much he cares about his performance on the track. Understandably, he was disappointed with the penalty awarded, as it had a significant impact on his position in the race.
In conclusion, the Australian Grand Prix 2023 was a dramatic and eventful race that left many drivers frustrated and disappointed. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was among those expressing frustration over the team radio, as he was awarded a penalty that he believes was unfair. Despite the setback, the team will continue to work hard and aim for a strong showing in the upcoming races.
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Rohit Bhaskar
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