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Sainz: Battle for P6 felt like fighting for a championship
Carlos Sainz says the intensity of the battle to seal sixth spot in the 2019 Formula 1 world championship made him feel like he was fighting for a title. The McLaren driver claimed the final point on offer in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after pulling off a last-gasp overtake on Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg that resulted in him taking 10th spot on the final lap. The result secured him ‘best of the rest’ status in sixth place in the drivers’ championship by just one point, ahead of Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly, who finished 18th after losing his front wing during opening lap contact. “It was the most exciting final lap I think I’ve got, it was like a world championship for...
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