Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz cruised to a commanding victory, marking a third win in five races and intensifying the constructor’s battle as Ferrari leapfrogged Red Bull into second place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Industry experts say that 1,200-1,300 luxury cars are likely to be sold in the Indian market this year. In 2023, sales more than doubled to 1,000 units in the top-end car segment.
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has signed a two-year contract with Williams Racing with options to extend which will come into effect from the next Formula 1 season.
The state transport department is set to bring out a comprehensive policy on the use of headlights in cars and two-wheelers fitted with LED lamps. State transport minister Snehasis Chakraborty said a comprehensive scheme would be prepared on the use of headlights.
Verstappen made a second pit stop on lap 48 with the virtual Safety Car in place, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in second, and Russell in third.
The Dutchman had to retire at lap 39 in the Australian Grand Prix and felt that a chance to get an easy P2 had been taken away from him. He also said that he was “miles behind” race leader Charles Leclerc who was able to win his second race this season and is currently leading in the F1 championship.
25-year-old Carlos already has plenty of Formula 1 experience as he has already been a part of 102 World Championship Grands Prix, over five seasons.
Carlos Sainz will race for the team in the 2021 and 2022 seasons of the Formula 1 World Championship
Vettel has won 14 races for Ferrari but failed to add to the four titles he won with Red Bull between 2010 and 2013.
So far, the first eight races have been called off and the British Grand Prix in July is also under threat.
