Scuderia Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, the triumphant driver of the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, expresses optimism as the Maranello team approaches the Las Vegas GP, fueled by the potential for a favorable outcome owing to the shared characteristics between the two circuits.
In the 2023 Formula 1 season, the Italian side stands out as the sole team to have outperformed Red Bull on one track, with Carlos Sainz securing a victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit through a skillfully executed drive. This achievement followed a remarkable performance at the Italian GP just two weeks prior, where the Spaniard not only clinched pole position but also led the initial 14 laps, fending off Max Verstappen.
The commonalities between the upcoming Las Vegas circuit and the aforementioned tracks, such as a reliance on mechanical grip due to low downforce akin to Monza and the 90-degree layout resembling Singapore, lead Carlos Sainz to hope for another promising weekend for the Maranello team.
“[We have] better hope than recently, mainly because the track looks probably a bit more suited to us than recent tracks. Long straights like in Monza and tight corners like in Monza or Singapore. Maybe there’s the combinations of Turn 1 and Turn 2 where we will not be very quick, but then the rest of the track our cars should be better suited now than recent events and hopefully that gives us a better opportunity.” – the Spaniard explained during the press conference for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Las Vegas hosts its first race since 1982, sparking controversy across different aspects. One notable point of contention is the circuit design, criticized for its sparse corners amidst lengthy straights, which could potentially lead to a less thrilling race. Despite this, Caros Sainz holds a positive view, identifying redeeming qualities in the track:
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“[Turns] 1, 2 and 3 I think is a good combination, they’re long corners. There’s two corners that stand out a bit to the rest of the track that is more like 90-degree angles or short apex corners. I think there’s a very long combined braking, I think it’s Turn 6 and 7 and that, in the simulator, was actually quite tricky to get right. Apart from that, it’s obviously going to be about the long straights the big braking zones, being confident, getting close to walls also on the exit of the corners. Apart from that it’s just getting confidence with a low-downforce car. On such long straights with heavy braking, it’s about getting comfortable and it’s going to be the key.” – Scuderia Ferrari Spanish driver Carlos Sainz concluded.
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