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Sainz: Spa circuit’s ‘dark past’ justified FIA’s cautious rain protocol
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31/07/2025 at 14:0831/07/2025 at 13:47 Carlos Sainz has thrown his support behind the FIA's much-criticized cautious handling of the rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix, saying that the governing body was right to take a conservative approach given Spa-Francorchamps’ “very dark past.” The race was delayed by over 80 minutes due to persistent rain showers and poor visibility, with four laps completed behind the safety car before proper racing began. The long wait sparked frustration from fans and criticism from several drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. But Sainz revealed that teams and drivers had already been made aware of the FIA’s...
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