The oldest Spanish Formula 1 driver directly attacks the national media for the low level of professionalism
The Austrian Grand Prix returns, with the Spanish Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz looking for more than just a podium and criticizing the press. The competition environment heats up and, in the midst of this scenario, Alonso throws a dart at the Spanish press. “It was great to be back on the podium in Canada”, declares Fernando Alonso. The driver is optimistic about the improvements made to the car, which seem to work correctly.
With a clear goal in mind, he continues to work on optimizing your vehicle for Austria. “You have to be careful around loopholes and try to avoid damaging cars with hard kerbs,” she warns. His goal: “maintain this form and score as many points for the team in our attempt to regain second place in the Constructors’ Championship”.
The friendship and competition between Sainz and Alonso
Carlos Sainz, for his part, also he has in sight the highest positions of the podium. In the previous press conference he was asked if it would be possible to see both Spanish pilots sharing the podium. “Fernando gets on the podium every week so it’s my fault”, he assured. The idea of celebrating a podium together, he assures, would be a great achievement for Spain and for both, who have maintained a good relationship and mutual respect.
“We’ve known each other for a long time, we are good friends on and off the track“Adds Alonso, emphasizing his relationship with Sainz. However, he takes the opportunity to criticize Spanish journalism, which he considers low level. Carlos Sainz echoes Alonso’s words: “People’s nonsense is not worth my attention.” According to Sainz, the relationship between them has always been good, despite the competition on the track. He assures that he knows how to separate what happens in his career from his personal relationship with Alonso.
Sainz and Alonso’s strategy
Both are enjoying a good time in Formula 1 in Spain, and they will not allow it to be tarnished with “nonsense that comes from people who want to do something bad.” Thus, Carlos Sainz expects his car to take a leap in quality: “We try to take steps forward and here, with the package we bring, we will try to improve performance.” He knows that they are far from Red Bull, but he is still optimistic.
“If we can get close, yes, but if Red Bull brings an improvement soon the same will happen“he comments. Fernando Alonso, on the other hand, explains that to cut time with Red Bull they will have to wait for different circuits. He acknowledges that Red Bull is in its own league, but for him, it is more interesting to keep the fight against Mercedes and Ferrari.