Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 team representative Mattia Binotto admits that Carlos Sainz Jr. must learn to deal with the pressure of owning a front-running car for the first time.
Carlos Sainz Jr. had already set enough time to pass in 2nd place after Max Verstappen in the F1 Emilia Romagna GP qualifying Q2, but suffered a crash.
Although he advanced to Q3, Carlos Sainz Jr. could not run, so he will start from the 10th grid on Saturday’s sprint.
Carlos Sainz Jr. cast a shadow over his teammate Charles Leclerc in both the 2022 qualifying and the race, and retired early in the Australian Grand Prix, 38 points ahead of the sprint race. It is attached.
Mattia Binotto says Carlos Sainz Jr. is fine, but admits that former Toro Rosso, Renault and McLaren drivers must still be accustomed to driving a car that can challenge the victory. ..
“I don’t think it’s a problem,” Mattia Binotto said in Imola on Saturday.
“I’m sure I need to adapt. I think he made some mistakes and that’s important. But nevertheless, I think he’s improving himself, he’s getting better and better. It’s getting faster. “
“Looking at yesterday, he was driving really fast when he was driving. Unfortunately, when he was off course, I don’t think it was the right time to push the limits. . He knows it well. “
“I think it’s a matter of managing the pressure. Probably the first car in his career that’s fast enough to compete for the best position.”
“He just needs to get used to it. But he will do it very quickly. He knows how smart and capable he is to manage the pressure.”
Last week, Scuderia Ferrari announced an extension contract with Carlos Sainz Jr. Mattia Binotto believes that a stable lineup by 2024 will bring obvious benefits.
“Why two more years? First, we’re very happy with the way he integrated with the team, his performance,” said Mattia Binotto.
“And I think he simply meets expectations.”
“Then we started this experience with him. I think we’re very happy. It was a good moment to look forward and look ahead.”
“I think renewing a contract is like giving the team proper stability.”
“We know that drivers have been identified until the end of 2024, and we can build on that.”
“I think our main purpose as Ferrari is to actually lay the foundation for the future, and only with the lineup, I think it’s the best we can do.”
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