F1 Japan GP: Start in rain accident and Sainz out

The prophecies came true. Water appeared on Japanese F1 GP from the beginning and Race Direction output is allowed to Suzuka standing in the rain The tension is at its highest. Despite the water on the track, all drivers chose to start with intermediate tires, which increased the chance of someone suffering from hydroplaning and losing control of their car in such difficult conditions. And finally, it is. happened to Carlos Sainzwho after losing position with Pérez at the start, from fourth position, hit one of the walls of the Japanese circuit when his car lost speed under acceleration in the first lap.

Unfortunately Carlos, who started in third position, had a good chance to take victory after the good speed and confidence he showed on the water in Friday’s free practice.

Due to Sainz’s accident, the ‘Safety Vehicle’ and, in round 3, Race Direction decided to stop the race with a red flag also due to deteriorating weather conditions.

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Carlos Sainz He wasn’t the only one to have complications from such a delicate beginning. Zhou rotate under acceleration at the hairpin, while Albon suffered a mechanical setback that forced him to park his car on the grass and sparks flew between Vettel and Fernando Alonso. The Asturian opened up in the middle of the straight when the German tried to pass him on the outside. Sebastian He put a tire on the wet grass and a few meters later, on the outside, he caught Alonso and ended up on the gravel.

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While in the head Max Verstappen He maintained the first position with great maneuvers. The Dutchman is a rain wizard and he showed it in the first corner. Leclerc he started better than the defending champion and put his nose in front of Max’s car. It looked like he was going to end his overtaking at turn 1, as he caught the inside of the curve, but Max It is dangerous to operate the car properly outside, without wrinkle then Charlesto run parallel to the Monegasque in that corner and regain his first position, where he wants to go this Sunday for his second world title.

Another one who starred in a big exit was Lance Take a Walk, who gained 5 positions in the first meters with his Aston Martin with a very good reaction to the traffic lights and a very dangerous line, passing very close to the right wall of the finish straight on a wet track. He started at 18 and finally, with the abandonment of Albon Y sainzplaced 11th.