
Sky pundit names surprise driver as BEST defender in F1
Sky pundit names surprise driver as BEST defender in F1

Anthony Davidson had high praise for Carlos Sainz following his thrilling victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ex-F1 driver Davidson lauded Sainz for his exceptional defensive skills, claiming that the Spanish driver's ability to fend off challengers is unparalleled on the grid.
The Singapore Grand Prix saw Sainz face intense pressure from the charging Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in a gripping battle for the top spot. In a strategic move, the Spaniard effectively used his former McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in second place as a sort of insurance policy, as the two friends held their ground to secure the top two spots on the podium.
This impressive defensive performance followed Sainz's valiant display at Monza, where he skilfully kept his Ferrari team-mate, Charles Leclerc, at bay to secure his position as the lead Ferrari driver on the podium – having held off Max Verstappen for the first 14 laps of the same race.
READ MORE: Sainz secures DRAMATIC victory in Singapore despite late Mercedes charge

Davidson: Sainz a classy driver
Anthony Davidson shared his insights on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, saying: “Carlos has definitely proven in the last two grand prix that his defensive skills are, I think they’re the best out there, I really do.
“He’s so wise in where he places the car, he can understand what’s going on behind him so well. He kept his team-mate at bay at Monza, he fought incredibly hard with Max [Verstappen], it’s no mean feat to try and keep him behind you.
“And he’s willing to take a good amount of risk as well, but it’s a calculated risk with Carlos. He’s a very classy driver.”
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F1 Standings

Drivers
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Nyck De Vries
- Liam Lawson
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
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Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2023
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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
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Grand Prix of Australia 2023
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Grand Prix of China 2023
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Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2023
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Miami Grand Prix 2023
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Qatar Airways Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2023
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Grand Prix of Monaco 2023
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AWS Gran Premio de España 2023
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Grand Prix du Canada 2023
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Grand Prix of Austria 2023
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Aramco Grand Prix of Great Britain 2023
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Grand Prix of Hungary 2023
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Grand Prix of Belgium 2023
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Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
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Grand Prix of Italy 2023
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Grand Prix of Singapore 2023
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Grand Prix of Japan 2023
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Qatar Grand Prix 2023
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Grand Prix of the United States 2023
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Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2023
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Rolex Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2023
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Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
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Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2023
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