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F1 Driver Carlos Sainz Exposes Race Manipulation Fears Amid Monaco Controversy

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 28, 2025
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Carlos Sainz Raises Alarm Over Potential F1 Manipulation Trend

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has sounded the alarm on a concerning trend he believes could be on the rise in the sport following the controversial events at the Monaco Grand Prix. Sainz expressed his fear that teams might increasingly resort to manipulating race outcomes in the future, based on the incidents that unfolded during the Monaco race weekend.

The Monaco Grand Prix saw a mandated two-stop strategy turn chaotic as teams like Racing Bulls and Williams implemented questionable tactics. Racing Bulls instructed Liam Lawson to slow down the field, allowing Isack Hadjar to make two pit stops without losing ground. Williams followed suit by having Sainz back up the pack to aid Alex Albon in breaking away, resulting in a points finish for both drivers involved.

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Expressing his concerns to the media, Sainz stated, “I fear that as we move forward into the years ahead, teams are going to be more comfortable doing what was done [in Monaco]. The top 10 cars which are in the points are going to want to bank the points, and the second driver is going to have to do it, but then the lead driver can redo it for you, like Alex did for me.”

Sainz emphasized the potential dangers of race manipulation, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to prevent such incidents from influencing race outcomes. He pointed out that while current rules allow for certain tactics, the sport must find a way to address the issue to maintain the integrity of competition.

The Monaco Grand Prix controversy has reignited discussions about sportsmanship and fair play in Formula 1, with stakeholders and fans alike calling for greater scrutiny and measures to uphold the spirit of genuine competition.

As the F1 season progresses, the spotlight remains on ensuring that race results are determined on the track through skill and performance, rather than through orchestrated strategies that compromise the essence of motorsport. The Monaco incident serves as a stark reminder of the fine line between strategic maneuvers and unsportsmanlike conduct in the pursuit of victory.

With the upcoming races, including the Spanish Grand Prix, the F1 community faces the challenge of balancing competitiveness with ethical racing practices to safeguard the integrity and excitement of the sport. As Carlos Sainz’s warning reverberates through the paddock, the focus shifts towards finding a solution to prevent the normalization of race manipulation in Formula 1.

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