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Sainz: McLaren deserves to be 'the underdog' in Abu Dhabi

Carlos Sainz says McLaren will assume the role of the "underdog" next weekend in Abu Dhabi against championship rival Racing Point in the final shootout that will decide third place in F1's Constructors' standings. Sergio Perez's resounding triumph in the Sakhir GP coupled with Lance Stroll's third spot on the podium has provided Racing Point with a 10-point lead over McLaren in the championship ahead of this week's finale at Yas Marina. From eighth on the grid, Sainz steered clear of the commotion on the opening lap that eliminated Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to position himself third behind the leading Mercedes pair of George Russell and Valtteri...
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