Sainz Wins Silverstone!
To win consistently in Formula One, you need three elements. First you need a great car. Next you need a great driver. Lastly you need a consistently great strategy that allows you to adapt to race day challenges and opportunities. Ferrari made a critical mistake when the yellow flag occurred at lap 39. They should have boxed both of their cars. Had they done so, both cars would have podiumed maximizing their points for the day. Charles Leclerc is right to be frustrated with his team. Poor strategy by the team has cost him two podiums this year. Despite that, it is a day of celebration for Ferrari and Carlos Sainz. In his 150th race, he has achieved his first pole and his first win. Sainz is a methodical and analytical driver. He learns from his mistakes and rarely makes the same mistake twice. There is a strong argument that he is better than Leclerc. He has three DNF’s to the season. But for those, where might he be in the standings? Fielding two top notch drivers puts Ferrari in a great position. Their car is finally very competitive. Now they need to match their strategy with their drivers and car in order to achieve the championship.
