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Carlos Sainz Jr. blames impatient Daniil Kvyat for collision

Carlos Sainz Jr. believes stewards were correct in blaming ex-team-mate Daniil Kvyat for the first-lap clash in China which compromised McLaren’s prospects. Kvyat and the McLaren drivers battled for position through the exit of Turn 6 but contact was made between Kvyat and Sainz Jr., which tipped the Russian into Lando Norris. All three drivers were able to continue in the race but Norris and Kvyat eventually retired while Sainz Jr. lost substantial time and came home a low-key 14th. It marked his first finish in McLaren colours but Sainz Jr. expressed annoyance at the manner in which the situation unravelled. “From my side it is Lap 1, obviously I understand his frustrations...
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