Oct.9 (GMM) Carlos Sainz believes his former Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc is the quickest driver in Method 1 with regards to pure qualifying tempo – even forward of Max Verstappen.
Talking to Spanish radio El Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver was requested who he charges because the outright quickest on the present grid.
“For me, Charles Leclerc is the quickest man on a single lap,” Sainz stated. “When it comes to pure velocity, it might most likely be between Charles and Lando Norris.”
When requested how that squares with Verstappen’s latest dominance and fame, Sainz added: “In fact, it additionally relies upon a bit on the automobile the drivers are in.
“I suppose nobody could be quicker than Max within the Crimson Bull. He is aware of this automobile inside and outside. The identical goes for George Russell within the Mercedes. I feel it might be very troublesome to get right into a Mercedes and depart Russell behind.”
However over a full race distance, Sainz admitted Verstappen stays in a league of his personal. “Over a complete race, there isn’t a man who would end forward of Verstappen,” he acknowledged.
In the identical interview, Sainz was additionally requested some lighter questions on his rivals. Essentially the most harmful driver?: “Given the latest incidents, I’d select (Liam) Lawson,” he answered.
The rudest?: “It’s arduous to say,” Sainz smiled. “Have mercy on me! We’ve got company ethics. I’ll inform you now, after which I’ll meet him on the drivers’ briefing!”
