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Sainz rues ‘frustrating' exit

Carlos Sainz was left frustrated when debris from other cars caused his right rear tyre to explode, putting him out of the Belgian GP at the start of Lap 2. Although the Toro Rosso driver did not have a great qualifying on Saturday, he made an epic start on Sunday to run as high as seventh. But it all came to naught when his right rear tyre exploded. Sainz tried to get back to pits but after a short while was forced to park his STR11, which had bodywork damage as a result. 'How frustrating to have to retire from the race because of a puncture!' he said. 'I did one of the best starts of my life and by the end of the first lap I had gained seven positions and was racing in P7. 'But I then...
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