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Sainz Jr. laments pit entry mistake

– Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz Jr. says his pit entry error during the Japanese Grand Prix ruined what was "one of my best races" of the season.Sainz Jr. was running ninth, ahead of team-mate Max Verstappen, when he collected the pit entry bollard during the second round of stops.Mechanics were forced to change his front wing, costing him around 15 seconds, and he ultimately crossed the line 10th, behind Verstappen.Sainz Jr. explained that he was caught out after being instructed by his race engineer to react to Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado's strategy."It was a good race until the mistake in the pit entry," said Sainz Jr."The team told me to do the opposite to...
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