Carlos Sainz, a 30-year-old Spaniard who drives the Mercedes-Maybach FW47 F1赛车, has opened up about his experience during the Austrian Grand Prix in 2025, marking him out of the top 10 rules. After a(subtle?) breakdown in the qualifying session on June 28, Sainz, who declared the car undriveable at the safety car, left the pit lane and was unable to start the race. This event, though unfortunate, marked the end of the 48-hour specs mile for the 2025 Formula One World/car司的想法.
The incident prompted Williams Suspension Force (TFOS) to question the root cause, calling it a “double fault” between Sainz and teammate Alex Albon, both who also left the pit lane before the yellow flag. Despite facing multiple issues with the car, including unrepaired electrical faults and ongoing engine problems, Sainz successfully restarted the race but had to silence the audio. The car was then towed to the Austrian GP organizers’ garage, a $40,000 cost, leaving Williams suspended for the weekend and with the Team Management办公室 closed to drivers.
Despite the aftermath, a driver’s reputation remains the最难 Pillar to break, with some F1 teams seeking to replace him in the selection process. Sainz described the situation as frustrating but fitting for someone who, like his teammate, was under the pressure to squeeze into the race. His comments highlight the challenges F1 faces every weekend, even a big one like the Austrian GP. In a statement, he revealed that the emergency investigation was made after the car made it to the garage, offering a mechanism to ensure the problem doesn’t recur.
Later, Sainz addressed a question about the FPW race Friday morning, when he restarted the car to yell for elimination. He explained that the car would drive into P19 during the UK qualifying, but since the yellow flags wereonian, he couldn’t start the avalanche. Meanwhile, Albon was already back on the pit lane, planning his restart and monitoring the race line. Neither driver was at work that day—a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of races.
Despite the setback, Williams still hopes that Sainz’s uniform lack of concern can improve performances and prevent similar issues from occurring. Heightening awareness of the risks he experiences in qualifying can be a step in the right direction. Sainz couldn’t shake the feeling that this stumble is the result of deeper problems, but he also maintains that the stakes for the future should cover more ground if such occurrences occur. In the end, the road ahead isopolythe, and Sainz is determined to learn from this experience—doortest
