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F1 needs "half the field" to have podium potential – Sainz

Carlos Sainz believes Formula 1 needs to address the spread of performance in the field, as he thinks midfield teams should at least have the opportunity to regularly challenge for podiums. Leading teams Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull have together locked out the podium in 10 out of 11 Formula 1 races in 2017 so far, with Lance Stroll's shock third-place finish in a chaotic Baku race providing the only exception. Toro Rosso driver Sainz admitted earlier in the season that he felt dismay at the gap between the top teams and the midfield – and is calling for the F1 pecking order to be bunched up. He told Motorsport.com: “I believe in equality, a lot more equality. “I believe Mercedes,...
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