From press release
Red Bull's Carlos Sainz Junior made a big step towards the Formula Renault 3.5 title, this week-end at the Paul Ricard circuit.
The young Spaniard recorded his seventh win of the season to extend his lead over Robert Merhi to 44 points with one race to go.
Sainz, who was expected to jump to F1 next year before Max Verstappen was signed by Toro Rosso, absolutely dominated the race right from the start.
"It was a perfect race," admitted the son of former WRC champion Carlos Sainz.
"After the tricky qualifying session because of the red flag, I knew I had to get a good start and that was the case even though Pierre also got off the line well. The first corner was tricky as well, but I somehow managed to stay in front.
"The first stint was very fast. The team made the right decision at the right moment bringing me in late, although I did worry about a safety car. They did a great job and I just had to bring it home."
Red Bull's Carlos Sainz Junior made a big step towards the Formula Renault 3.5 title, this week-end at the Paul Ricard circuit.
The young Spaniard recorded his seventh win of the season to extend his lead over Robert Merhi to 44 points with one race to go.
Sainz, who was expected to jump to F1 next year before Max Verstappen was signed by Toro Rosso, absolutely dominated the race right from the start.
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| Carlos Sainz Jr (Photo: WRI2) |
"It was a perfect race," admitted the son of former WRC champion Carlos Sainz.
"After the tricky qualifying session because of the red flag, I knew I had to get a good start and that was the case even though Pierre also got off the line well. The first corner was tricky as well, but I somehow managed to stay in front.
"The first stint was very fast. The team made the right decision at the right moment bringing me in late, although I did worry about a safety car. They did a great job and I just had to bring it home."