Sainz: Monaco Rule Too Easy to Manipulate

Sainz: Monaco rule too easy to manipulate

A rules tweak for the Monaco Grand Prix teased drama and chaos but ultimately left Formula 1's drivers bored, angry or frustrated, with Carlos Sainz saying the new format was too easy for teams to "manipulate."

Carlos Sainz voices strong displeasure over general team tactics at F1 Monaco GP

The F1 Monaco GP weekend brought a hard-earned point for Williams, but Carlos Sainz left Monte Carlo disillusioned with the way the race unfolded. On Formula 1’s tightest circuit, overtaking is notoriously difficult — and this year, slow, strategic driving by rivals became a defining theme. Sainz described the situation as “manipulation” of the race... The post Carlos Sainz voices strong displeasure over general team tactics at F1 Monaco GP appe…

Monaco GP: Formula 1 drivers criticise new rules in 'ugly race' that had more 'focus on pitting'

Carlos Sainz says the Monaco GP was manipulated due to the new two-stop rules while Max Verstappen compared the trial to throwing bananas in Mario Kart; But some drivers still back the regulations; Lando Norris won race from Charles Leclerc

“This is not Formula 1” shouted Carlos Sainz, for once without the usual containment. The Madrider spoke loudly and clearly of “manipulation.” Of traps and tricks, in short. Williams, his team, had to turn to them to get their two cars into points in Monaco, replicating a Racing Bulls strategy that goes against the spirit of competition and Formula 1. But in the Principality’s race, this year, it was a perfect and legal plan. Lawson and Hadjar, …

Carlos Sainz slams two-pitstop rule for “manipulating the outcome” of the Monaco GP

Carlos Sainz has criticised the mandatory two-pitstop rule that was implemented for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, as he felt it was too easy for drivers manipulate it by slowing down to create a buffer for their team-mates to pit.Both Williams drivers worked together to hold up the midfield which meant they could pit and not lose positions, resulting in both Sainz and Alex Albon scoring ...Keep reading

Sainz: Monaco GP two-pitstop rule "manipulated" the race

Carlos Sainz has criticised the mandatory two-pitstop rule that was implemented for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, as he felt it was too easy for drivers manipulate it by slowing down to create a buffer for their team-mates to pit.Both Williams drivers worked together to hold up the midfield which meant they could pit and not lose positions, resulting in both Sainz and Alex Albon scoring ...Keep reading