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Charles Leclerc reiterated that Ferrari’s team orders blunder in the F1 Azerbaijan GP did not matter, as the team were not battling for “sexier positions”.
Charles Leclerc clarified that Ferrari’s team orders error in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix did not impact them significantly, as they were not competing for higher positions. Leclerc finished ninth in Baku, behind teammate Lewis Hamilton, who was initially supposed to let him pass. The decision originated from Leclerc allowing Hamilton ahead to attack Lando Norris, but when the overtake did not happen, Hamilton did not relinquish the position as requested. Despite Hamilton’s failure to follow team orders, Leclerc stated he was not bothered, as it only concerned eighth and ninth places. Leclerc acknowledged that while there was a breach of rules, the minor points at stake made the incident less crucial on that day. The Baku weekend was challenging for Ferrari, with promising practice sessions overshadowed by issues in qualifying and the race.
