03
May
2021
Tyre graining cost possible top-five finish at Portimao
Sainz led the midfield teams in qualifying to take P5 on the grid, and made a good start to pass Sergio Perez for fourth on the opening lap.
But following a safety car period, Sainz slipped behind Perez and former McLaren team-mate Lando Norris before pitting for a set of medium tyres at the end of lap 21.
It caused Sainz to struggle in…
