Carlos Sainz Jr: Another podium finish

Sainz finished third at the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday.

Analysis:

Sainz started fourth on the grid behind Lando Norris of McLaren as well as the pair of Red Bull drivers. Following a red flag on Lap 1, he ran a longer stint than Norris, giving him fresher tires down the stretch that allowed him to pass both teammate Charles Leclerc and Norris. Sainz has now finished on the podium in all three of his races this season and would be challenging for second place in the driver standings had he not missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with appendicitis.