The Spanish Ferrari driver won his first GP, on what was the tenth date of the 2022 season of the Formula 1 World Championship that began in a panic after the shocking accident suffered by Guanyu Zhou, who was unharmed.
Carlos Sainz achieved his first success in Formula 1 by staying in the career British Grand Prixnasa silverstone circuitfor the tenth date of season 2022. Ferrari’s also was imposed for the first time at this stage and closed out a great weekend after taking pole position on Saturday. while, Sergio Pérez, from Red Bull, and Lewis Hamilton, from Mercedes, completed the podium In a day that started with the horrific accident starring Guanyu Zhouwho was not hurt and discharged.
The 27-year-old from Madrid achieved a great victory for his team that ended up scoring more points than its main opponent, Red Bull, in the fight for the Constructors ’Championship. Also, This is the first victory of a Spaniard in the top category since 2013.
however, Mexican Checo Pérez was selected as driver of the day after starring in an impressive comeback that allowed him to finish second and reach his sixth podium of the season. In that position, he was even closer to his teammate Max Verstappen in the championship number the Dutchman finished seventh after an accident with his car that prevented him from competing.
while, the good news for Red Bull is that Charles Leclerc was fourth and did not make it to the podiumwhere he maintains third place in the standings.
On the other hand, the FIA brought peace of mind by announcing that Zhou was in optimal condition after the horrific accident he suffered where his vehicle ended up sliding until it collided with the container of one of the sides of the track and where the vehicle mix prevented it from moving away.
Next Sunday, July 8, drivers will appear on the track again when the Austrian Grand Prix takes place.
VICTORY FOR CARLOS SAINZ!
The Ferrari driver, who took the pole on Saturday, earned the victory at Silverstone in an exciting closing. Checo Pérez, from Red Bull, and Hamilton, from Mercedes, completed the podium.
V46: Massive ending!
Checo Pérez overtook Leclerc and second. In addition, Hamilton, fourth, and Alonso, fifth, were approaching.
V43: The race continues
After a few laps in the safety car, the action continued at Silverstone. Checo Pérez has surpassed Hamilton and now he is going for Ferraris.
V39: Safety Car exits
Sainz took the opportunity to get into the pits just as Hamilton took advantage of the short stop.
V34: Leclerc takes advantage of Hamilton’s mistake to be the leader
Ferrari was able to get ahead of Hamilton after taking advantage of a bad pit stop. Now the British fight over heat tires.
V26: Hamilton is the new leader
Leclerc had to enter the pits and the Briton took first place with a standing ovation from the public.
Sainz, in the pit!
Faced with Hamilton’s threat, the Spaniard entered the pits and his ally Leclerc was the new leader.
V19: Hamilton comes to the forefront
The Briton brings in great speed and is positioned third behind Ferraris of Sainz and Leclerc.
Problems for Verstappen
The current champion reports problems with his car and even though he is still on track, he is very slow. There are doubts as to its continuation.
V12: VERSTAPPEN remained!
The Dutchman punctured a tire and Sainz lost the lead again.
V10: Sainz is out!
The Spaniard did not stop his vehicle and Verstappen took the opportunity to take the lead.
It’s already running in Silverstone!
It was a good start for Sainz this time who knew how to defend the lead and broke away from Verstappen, who preceded him in the first start.
The vehicles are back on track
While the safety vehicle was ahead, the drivers returned to the track to continue the race. There are 17 cars still competing after a significant start.
Waiting for reboot
As the pilots re-accommodate, the race is expected to continue. Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon would have repaired their cars and moved on.
Meanwhile, Russell, Zhou and Albon are the three out of competition.
Good news: Guanyu Zhou is not in danger
The Chinese driver’s car suffered the most difficult accident of all and had to be helped. From the team they reported that he was in good health and was going to the medical center.
Verstappen took the lead
For a very good start, the Dutchman overtook Sainz to position himself ahead of everyone before breaking the red flag.
Red flag!
Lots of trouble getting started. Five drivers were outside within seconds. Tsunoda, Ocon, Russell, Zhou and Albon experienced various problems with their vehicles and could no longer continue.
LABAS!
The tenth date of the 2022 season has begun.
Will there be a podium debut at Silverstone?
So far, Lewis Hamilton, with 8, Fernando Alonso, with 2, and Sebastan Vettel, with 2, are the only active drivers to win at Silverstone.
F1: this will be the starting grid of the British GP
- 1. Carlos Sainz
- 2.Max Verstappen
- 3.Charles Leclerc
- 4. Sergio Perez
- 5. Lewis Hamilton
- 6. Lando Norris
- 7.Fernando Alonso
- 8. George Russell
- 9. Guanyu Zhou
- 10. Nicholas Latifi
- 11. Pierre Gasly
- 12. Valtteri Bottas
- 13. Yuki Tsunoda
- 14. Daniel Ricciardo
- 15. Esteban Ocon
- 16. Alexander Albon
- 17. Kevin Magnussen
- 18.Sebastian Vettel
- 19. Mick Schumacher
- 20. Lance Stroll
Sainz caught up with Verstappen to take a pole position in the British GP
On Saturday Carlos Sainz took pole position, with a time of 1’40.983. In this way, the Spaniard achieved his first pole position in his sporting career in the category. Under heavy rain at Silverstone, the classification seems to be heading again for World Championship leader Max Verstappen, who has been since Free Practice 3, and throughout the day on Saturday in Q1 and Q2, set the best time. However, this time it was the Spanish who took the pole position in the last moments of Q3.
Where to watch the British GP
This Sunday the live race can only be followed by Star + for Argentina. Meanwhile, Fox Sports 2 will air it on a delayed basis starting 3:00 pm
Alexander-Arnold’s gift to Verstappen
There were many international numbers coming to the Silverstone circuit over the weekend. One of them was Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Liverpool right-back who gave the Dutchman, current Formula 1 champion, a shirt.
Threat of rain in Silverstone
After qualy ran on a wet track, this Sunday the weather threatens again with a 70% chance of rain.
How is the Silverstone circuit of the British GP of Formula 1
The Silverstone circuit of the British Grand Prix is one of the most important of the season. It is located in the city of Silverstone, county of Northamptonshire, in England. The features are as follows:
- Heat: 5,891 km.
- Curves: 18 (8 on the left and 10 on the right).
- Laps: 52.
- Distance: 306,198 km.
- Record: Max Verstappen (1: 27,097).
F1 Standing 2022 Drivers’ Championship
This is the first ten positions of the championship, with Verstappen leading.
- 1- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 175 points
- 2- Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 129 points
- 3- Carlos Leclerc (Ferrari) 126 points
- 4- George Russell (Mercedes) 111 points
- 5- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 102 points
- 6- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 77 points
- 7- Lando Norris (McLaren) 50 points
- 8 – Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 44 points
- 9- Esteban Ocon (Renault) 39 points
- 10- Fernando Alonso (Reanault) 22 points
F1 British GP, LIVE: how to watch on TV and ONLINE
The British Grand Prix will not be seen live in Argentina on television. However, it will be available online through Star+. There are two easy ways to subscribe to the service offered by ESPN. In the first place, at a cost of 880 pesos per month and, another option, take it annually in exchange for $ 8,800.
What time is the British Grand Prix race
- Argentina: 11 hours
- Brazil: 11 hours
- Uruguay: 11 hours
- Paraguay: 10 hours
- Chile: 10 hours
- Bolivia: 10 hours
- Venezuela: 10 hours
- Peru: 09 hours
- Ecuador: 09 hours
- Colombia: 09 hours
- Mexico: 09 hours
Source: Tycsports
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