Carlos Sainz takes a resounding victory at the Mexican Grand Prix
Sunday, October 27, 2024
– Race: P1, 71 laps
- Carlos Sainz took his second win of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix, where he showed very strong pace and excellent tire management to control the race.
- The Ferrari driver started from pole position but a slide on the long main straight saw him drop to second, just behind Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.
- The Spaniard didn’t give up, but began putting pressure on Verstappen until he overtook him with heavy braking on the inside of Turn 1 on lap 9.
- Carlos then applied a relentless pace in the first stint and was 8 seconds ahead of Leclerc and 14 seconds ahead of Norris before the pit stop.
- In the second stage, the Ferrari driver committed himself to using the advantage he already had to get to the finish line and take the second victory of the year and the fourth of his Formula 1 career.
STATEMENTS:
“I’m incredibly happy! I’ve been waiting for another win since Australia and achieving it here in Mexico makes it even more special because it feels almost like a second home with the incredible support of the Mexican fans! My family is here this weekend too, so I couldn’t ask for more.”
“We knew it could happen that we would lose position at the start, but regaining it quickly with quick braking on the inside of Turn 1 was the key to the race. Then it was a matter of managing the tires and the pace. Very smooth run until the checkered flag!”
“This second win in a row is a further demonstration of the work the team has put in over recent months. We are approaching the Constructors’ Championship and will fight to the end as a team. Congratulations to everyone! Let’s go to Brazil!”
FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
Brazilian Grand Prix, Circuit José Carlos Pace – November 1–3, 2024