F1 GP Mexico, the words of Leclerc and Sainz after the race

Ferrari earns 17 points over McLaren and leaps to third Constructors place thanks to Leclerc’s 5th place and Sainz’s 6th place. The pilots: “We were hoping to stay ahead of the AlphaTauri”

Race marked by concreteness for Ferraris, thanks to Charles Leclerc’s 5th place and Carlos Sainz’s 6th place. Precious points that allow the Maranello team to make a counter-overtake on the McLaren which, before Mexican GP won by Max Verstappen, was stationed in third place behind Mercedes and Red Bull. Leclerc, author of a great start that propelled him from eighth to fifth in the first meters, was hoping for a different result: “We were unable to overtake Gasly – the first comment of the Monegasque to the microphones of Sky Sport – we expected something more, especially on hard tires. I struggled with the medium, especially due to wear on the front left “. Words similar to those of Leclerc for Carlos Sainz, who had different expectations:” We expected to be ahead of the Alpha Tauri – the comment of the Spaniard – but they were very fast and the first corner was decisive “.

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Binotto and the glass half full

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Look on the bright side Mattia Binotto, who defines the performance of his Ferraris as “useful”: “We have earned 17 points on McLaren. We have been superior in the last few races and this bodes well for the season finale – the analysis of the team principal Ferrari – We did an excellent team work, the drivers collaborated a lot and were good because it’s not easy to stay out of the fight “. Binotto then focuses on the work that awaits the team in view of next year: “We have to improve as a team, right from the pit stops that require more physical effort next year due to the new 18-inch tires. Then, of course, the car must be improved in all its components, from the engine to the aerodynamics. “Finally, a few words on the triple header (three consecutive races) that saw the first appointment in Mexico:” The hat-trick at this point in the season? Tiring for the team, but there is great commitment from the whole team. “

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