For Sainz, Ferrari silenced the critics on its strategies
The Spanish driver responded to the people who criticize his team's strategies. He highlights the tactics implemented that gave pole position to Charles Leclerc in Le Castellet.
Efficient. That’s how we can describe the strategy implemented by Ferrari on Saturday during the qualifying session of the French Grand Prix. In Q3, Carlos Sainz provided his teammate with a tow twice to give him an advantage on the straight and thus reduce the gap with Red Bull on the straight.
If the first attempt was successful, only 8 thousandths separated Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. The second one proved to be more effective as three tenths were gained by the number 16 Ferrari.
“I think we have received a lot of criticism about the strategic plan and I think it’s a bit unfair,” indicated Carlos Sainz after the qualifications.
In each team this season, there will be mistakes with the tires, the tire choices, and everything. But I think that this year, the team has been very strong in terms of strategy, and I think we proved it today. Moreover, the relationship with Charles and the way the team operates, proves once again, I believe, that we work very well together.
The objective was to reach Q3 to give Charles twice the draft, as we did. That was the plan for the entire weekend. I know how to provide a good draft because I know what I need in a qualifying lap to gain two or three tenths. So, I knew what to do [to help Leclerc], and I think we succeeded well.
This Sunday, Carlos Sainz will start second-to-last due to penalties received following his engine part changes. He will share the last row with Kevin Magnussen.
