Carlos Sainz’s remarkable triumph must have Ferrari puzzled. Is it the right decision to let him go? What does the future hold for Sainz?
Certainly, Max Verstappen’s brake failure put an end to his ten-race winning streak with Red Bull. It was their former driver who last interrupted their dominance. Could Sainz potentially return to Red Bull?
Other topics discussed include a disastrous weekend for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton’s early retirement; teammate George Russell’s collision with Fernando Alonso on the final lap, and the penalty imposed on the Aston Martin driver for their altercation.
Williams team principal James Vowles receives criticism for only entering one car into a race that allows for two, raising doubts about whether this team deserves to be among the top competitors. However, there are also positive remarks regarding Yuki Tsunoda’s impressive performance at VCARB.
Furthermore, Sauber’s chaotic display is worth mentioning as they continue to undermine the credibility of F1, which claims to be the pinnacle of the sport. Alongside these incidents, there are other noteworthy observations from an exceptional weekend at Albert Park for Formula 1, Ferrari, and, above all, Smooth Operator aka Super Carlos Sainz.