Le qualifications played in the Brazilian morning have triggered a fight against time for those teams whose cars have suffered damage. In Williams House the situation has revealed itself criticizes right away, after both cars ended up in the wall. During Q3, the Thai driver hit the barriers destroying his car. He was later confirmed that Albon will not take part in the Brazilian GP race which will start at 16pm – Italian time.
Race against time to fix the damaged cars
The weekend at the Interlagos circuit took a turn unexpected turnThe incessant rain that fell on the track yesterday forced the Federation to take the decision to postpone the qualifying session to this morning. At 07:30 local time the green light came on, allowing the drivers to get their wheels back on the asphalt.
The track conditions appeared better than yesterday, but rapidly deteriorating. The first victim of difficult conditions was Franco Colapinto, author of the first of the five red flags that were displayed in this extraordinary qualifying session. They also raised a red flag Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll – it was precisely the latter's accident that led to a premature end to Q2.
The second car bearing the Aston Martin logo, the one driven by Fernando Alonso, Has finished his race in the barriers. The major damage but the single-seater number #23 brought them back Alexander albonWith 6 minutes to go, the Thai was in second position when, during a flying lap, he lost his car and crashed violently into the wall.
Brazilian GP: Albon will not take part in the race
<strong>The Eurobursar</strong> Wantage issued a statement at 14pm (Italian time): “Following Alex and Franco's separate crashes during the wet qualifying session here in São Paulo, both teams machines suffered extensive damage. We have an incredible team that is working tirelessly, with the aim of preparing both cars to be able to race in the Grand Prix".
Despite the efforts of the mechanics and the remaining team members, the #23 single-seater will not be able to position itself in the seventh position on the grid. Alex Albon will not take part in the race of the Brazilian GP. A second press release states: “Unfortunately, after assessing the extensive damage suffered by Alex Albon's car, the necessary repairs cannot be completed in the short time window between qualifying and the race. The team is thus forced to pick up Alex's car for the rest of the Grand Prix".
Carlos Sainz to start from the pit lane
Frédéric Vasseur had announced it at the end of qualifying, but the confirmation has only arrived now: Carlos Sainz will have to start from the pit lane. During Q2, Carlos ended his session early in the barriers with an impact that, although not at high speed, significantly damaged the rear of the single-seater.
Taking into account that number #55 would have to line up at the rear, Ferrari decided to intervene with the Power Unit ReplacementRepairs were carried out on the car to both sides of the rear suspension, the braking system, the DRS actuator, the brake-by-wire and on top of that, a completely new sixth gearbox. Sainz, as the changes were made without prior approval from the FIA, will have to start from the pit lane.
