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F1 Star Shockingly Falls Asleep Mid-Race, Then Stuns with Qualifying Performance

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 5, 2025
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F1 Star Shockingly Falls Asleep Mid-Race, Then Stuns with Qualifying Performance

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 2, 2025 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Marco Bello

Formula 1 Sensation: Driver Admits to Napping Between Miami Grand Prix Sessions

In a shocking revelation, F1 star Carlos Sainz confessed to falling asleep between sessions at the Miami Grand Prix after facing a challenging Saturday on the track. The Williams driver encountered difficulties during the sprint race, where a collision with the wall at Turn 13 resulted in damage to his wheels, ultimately forcing him to retire to the garage. Despite the setback, Sainz managed to rejuvenate himself with a brief nap and bounced back in spectacular fashion during qualifying, securing a remarkable P6 on the grid, outpacing both Ferrari cars.

“I’m going to take a 20-minute nap and come back with a different mentality because clearly this weekend is not being good, and let’s give it a go in qualifying,” Sainz shared with Sky Sports F1, highlighting the mental reset that propelled him to success.

The Williams team made significant strides at the Miami Grand Prix, with Alex Albon initially finishing the sprint race in an impressive P4. However, a post-race time penalty relegated him to P11, depriving the team of valuable points. Despite Albon’s pit lane incident during Q1, which only resulted in a reprimand rather than a penalty, he maintained his P7 starting position on the grid.

Sainz, while acknowledging the team’s strong performance at the Miami GP, remained cautious about their progress, hinting that the track’s characteristics might have favored their car specifically. “To be three tenths off pole we must be doing things well this weekend,” he remarked, emphasizing the team’s unexpected success at the event.

In other F1 news, the FIA announced a late demotion along with issuing a penalty verdict to Red Bull at the Miami Grand Prix, adding to the drama and intensity of the racing weekend.

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