Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was “not possible” until “mega” final stint

Sainz started fourth alongside McLaren’s Lando Norris and briefly led the Suzuka race after delaying his second pitstop, instead extending his stint on the medium tyres.That initially cost him track position as he was undercut by team-mate Charles Leclerc, Norris and both Mercedes cars of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.But with 17 laps remaining Sainz used his hard tyres, which were much …Keep reading