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Charles Leclerc criticised Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz for his hard intra-team racing during the opening laps of Sunday’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, saying “I probably wasn’t the right person,” for the Spaniard to battle. Leclerc started ahead of Sainz with the two Ferraris locking out the third row of Sunday’s grid at the Circuit […]
Leclerc overtook Sainz during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya using DRS on Lap 3, causing damage to Leclerc’s front wing. Leclerc expressed understanding for Sainz’s aggressive move as it was his home race, but was still disappointed. The clash affected Ferrari’s race strategy, compromising their tire-saving plan for a late attack. Despite the setback, Leclerc managed to finish fifth, just behind George Russell’s Mercedes. Reflecting on the weekend, Leclerc believes Ferrari reached their performance limit in Spain and hopes for better results in future races. The team continues to work on improving the car’s performance following a tough outing in Canada.
