For the second time in his career, Carlos Sainz will be found starting with second square of the starting grid, after the 2021 Sochi race closed in third place. The Spaniard still lacks the sharpness for pole position, this time missed by 190 thousandths, as well as the success in the race, after having finished second at the finish line three times. Considering the design of the Miami track, the asphalt conditions and the rain that ‘washed’ the trajectory in the American night, Sainz can launch into dreams of glory, although the Spaniard will find in front of him the box mate Charles Leclerc, who he precedes him in the world rankings by 48 points after four world championship matches.
Upon specific question, which arrived during the press conference reserved for the top three in qualifying, the Spanish Ferrari driver obviously highlighted that he has an eye for the Monegasque, although he wants to get on the top step of the podium: “We are teammates and we want to bring home a double for the teamregardless of who is first or second “, Sainz explained, continuing: “These are the same considerations we made last year, but also in the first races this year. Clearly we are still at the beginning of the championship, we are in the fifth race and there are nineteen to go, but I think it’s normal to treat your teammate with a little more respect. As I have done in the past with all my teammates and it will be the same in the race“. The Castilian pilot finally concluded: “The will to win is always there and if there is a chance I will try, taking into account my teammate, of course ”.
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