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CARLOS SAINZ JR
«
A THRILL ON
ON EVERY CURVE
WITH THE NEW F.3»
I
N ADDITION TO BEING ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING YOUNG
S
PANISH PROSPECTS FOR THE
POST
-
A
LONSO ERA IN
F
ORMULA
1,
C
ARLOS
S
AINZ
J
R
.
IS ALSO THE SON OF THE GREAT
C
ARLOS SENIOR
,
A MOTORSPORTS LEGEND AND TWO
-
TIME WORLD RALLY CHAMPION
.
W
ITH
SUPPORT FROM
R
ED
B
ULL
,
C
ARLOS JUNIOR DEBUTED IN
F
ORMULA
BMW,
FOLLOWED BY A
PERIOD IN
F
ORMULA
R
ENAULT BEFORE MOVING INTO
F
ORMULA
3
THIS YEAR WITH
D
ALLARA
Sainz, what do you think of the new
Dallara F312?
«
The chassis is very interesting and well-
designed. The car is radically different to
the ones I was driving in Formula
Renault 2.0, especially on the fast curves
where its high aerodynamic loading
makes it a joy to drive».
Have you had a chance to drive any
other cars produced by the Italian
manufacturer?
«
Yes, in addition to the current Formula
3
model and the old F308, I also drove
the old World Series Renault in test
sessions reserved for the top Eurocup
drivers at Alcaniz last year. And I stood
in for Aaro Vainio during GP3 testing at
Montmelò at the beginning of 2012 while
he was taking his school exams».
Which was your favourite?
«
The GP3 is a fantastic car, but the
engine is not at the same level. The
World Series Renault is incredible because
the driver can feel the power of the engine,
and it’s a very demanding drive. I’m in a
much better position to judge the Formula 3
though, because I’ve had a lot more
experience with it, I know how to take it to
its limits and I really like it».
Have you ever been to the Dallara factory?
«
I got quite close during testing at the
Riccardo Paletti Autodrome in Varano.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to find the
time to visit the headquarters yet; but I will».
Their simulator is one of the most highly
thought of in the sector, have you ever
tried it?
«
No, Red Bull have their own simulator in
Milton Keynes and I tend to work there for
logistical reasons since Carlin is an English
team. But I’d love to be able to compare the
two systems in the future».
Antonio Caruccio
