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Carlos Sainz in Singapore - Photo: Race Pictures
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F1 takes clear stance regarding Sainz' harsh complaints

11:39, 10 Oct
Updated: 15:36, 10 Oct
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Formula 1 has issued a response to Carlos Sainz’s recent remarks regarding the Singapore Grand Prix broadcast.
"We always focus on giving our fans the best possible footage of the race and never compromise the key focus"
- Formula 1
Addressing the Williams driver’s comments, a Formula 1 spokesperson said: "We always focus on giving our fans the best possible footage of the race and never compromise the key focus - the racing on track."
Formula 1 emphasized its commitment to capturing all the key moments of the race while also showcasing elements beyond the pure on-track action — such as high-profile guests.
"Our team does a great job of covering a highly complex situation with multiple cars at different points on a track and also provide great context moments of the grandstands, high profile guests and the locations we race at. We are always in pursuit of excellence and improvement in what we deliver."
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Rebecca Donaldson and Carlos Sainz - Photo: Race Pictures

Did F1 focus too much on the off-track show?

Speaking on El Partidazo de COPE, the Spaniard expressed some frustration over the international broadcast’s decision to focus on VIPs in the paddock while crucial on-track action was taking place — including his own charge through the field and Fernando Alonso closing in on a struggling Lewis Hamilton, who was battling severe brake issues.
All Key moments of the race that were completely overlooked, as Sainz was quick to point out: "It's becoming a bit of a trend, which must have worked for them once upon a time, when people found it interesting to see our girlfriends, to see famous people on TV, the reactions."

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