Sainz says Pirelli wet and intermediate tyres need work

Carlos Sainz says Pirelli still has considerable work to do on its intermediate tyre, which he described as a weak proposition, particularly at the rear axle, during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. The Williams driver said the full wet tyre also fell short, and that the intermediate lacked consistent grip across both axles in mixed conditions.

George Russell, who finished fourth in Brazil, struggled to bring his tyres up to temperature but was more encouraged by the wet-weather range, saying it had performed substantially better than expected during its first major competitive use of the season. He noted that the tracks used so far had rough tarmac and that temperatures varied between circuits, which affected feedback.

Sainz and Russell's contrasting views highlight how wet-tyre performance can vary with circuit characteristics and temperature, but Sainz was clear that the intermediate remains a weak link in Pirelli's range.