Sainz's four laps as leader in Portimao: "I had a good time"

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Almost two months ago, at the Italian GP,

had led that memorable race during one lap that finally escaped in favor of

.

However, the feeling in Portimao was much more exciting.

After the first step across the finish line, Carlos passed

to take command of the Portuguese GP.

In that privileged position he endured four more laps, until

imposed his overwhelming logic.

"You never expect to lead the race," said the McLaren driver.

"It's a shame that the 'graining' on that soft tire has put us back. The sun has been lacking, but I had a good time in those first laps," added Carlos at the Movistar F1 microphones.

They were 19 kilometers in front of the peloton, in one of the most delicate moments of a test marked by climatic difficulties.

Under a fine drizzle, Sainz made fans dream.

The last Spaniard to lead more than one lap was

in the 2014 Hungarian GP, ​​although that Sunday his Ferrari finished second at the finish, behind

(Red Bull).

"The sixth doesn't taste like much"

"In the future, if any opportunity arises, I will fight for first place again. Let's see if opportunities come and we can take advantage of them," predicted Sainz, who next season will be at the controls of a Ferrari.

In any case, a lot will have to improve

, who this season has not yet seen either of his two cars in front.

The last one to do it was

, during eight laps of the 2019 Brazilian GP.

Sainz's ambition is not going to settle for this tenth position in the World Cup, where he now surpasses

.

"Sixth place does not taste like much, but it was difficult to keep up with the soft tire and the medium. They are good points, but I would like much more," he admitted after the eight units added in the Portuguese GP.

"It has been one of my most complicated races in F1, because of the temperatures, the rain and the wind, which sent you out of the curve, but I am not going to complain," concluded the Madrid native, who has yet to make up ground against

.

The Briton, for the third consecutive date, stayed at zero, although he still has a six-point margin over his garage companion (65-59).

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