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Sainz critical of 'slow process' to extinguish fire in Austria

Carlos Sainz believes trackside marshals at the Austrian Grand Prix could have acted more quickly to extinguish the fire that had engulfed his Ferrari following the car's massive engine failure in the race. Sainz was running third and chasing down runner-up Max Verstappen and preparing to overhaul the Red Bull driver when a sudden engine failure put paid to the Spaniard's efforts with 15 laps to go. Sainz attempted to let his car coast out of harm's way towards the uphill run-off area at Turn 4, but with the engine compartment of the F1-75 ablaze, the Spaniard's priority was to exit the cockpit. However, he also had to keep his foot on the brake pedal to prevent the car from rolling...
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