Carlos Sainz in a good position to play for victory in Monaco

Is Carlos Sainz could have won pole position in Monaco? No one has the answer since, as in 2021, the qualifications have not been completed. Already the previous year, the accident of Charles Leclerc had interrupted the Spaniard's attempt. This time, it was Sergio Pérez who caused the premature end of Q3 by losing the rear of his car before the tunnel. The Madrilenian was then unable to avoid the Mexican, stopped across his path, contenting himself with the 2nd position Sunday in the Principality.  

« Pérez crashed in front of me and I was on my flying lap, I saw the yellow flag just entering the last corner, I obviously had to brake to try to avoid it as best I could. But it's a shame, yet another year that a red flag causes the end of the session and we can't get pole position but that's typical of Monaco », Explains Carlos Sainz after this chaotic end of qualifying. 

Incredible crash that ends qualifying! @SChecoPerez spins, he is hit by @ Carlossainz55, forcing the commissioner to wave the red flag 🚩@Charles_Leclerc on pole in front of his teammate and Sergio Perez #MonacoGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/2Dm2sxmiyE

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A first victory in F1 for Carlos Sainz

In Monaco, the Ferraris, as in Catalonia, proved that a leap forward has been made within the Team. Despite this new double in qualifying, after that of Miami, Carlos Sainz may have regrets. The Spaniard was once again beaten by his teammate and has still not found a way to beat him on Saturdays since the start of the season. “ I think yes, specifies the Spaniard who was asked if he had the ability to start in first position on Sunday on the grid. We had really good pace throughout the day, I was just building it up for qualifying, we'll never know so it's impossible to say but I felt good with the car today. »

Last year, qualified in 4th position, Carlos Sainz was able to move up to 2nd place to appear on the podium for the first time with Scuderia Ferrari. Sunday at 15:00 p.m., it will be from the front row that the Madrilenian will try to achieve the first victory of his career. “ Let's try to finish the work tomorrow (Sunday May 29. Editor's note). I think we are in a good position to get a good result for the team, the car has been incredible all weekend, so we will go for that result. » The risk of rain could well reshuffle the cards on Sunday and why not propel Carlos Sainz into the lead in Monaco after missing out on his home Grand Prix last Sunday. 

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