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Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” in F1 Chinese GP sprint race defending
In a DRS train behind Fernando Alonso, the battle erupted when Sainz attacked the Aston Martin driver around the outside of Turn 7 which invited both Serigo Perez and Charles Leclerc into the picture. After Alonso picked up a puncture in contact with Sainz, as the pair touched in Turn 9, and they went wide, near the collision escalated. Leclerc told Sky Sports F1 that he felt Sainz overstepped the limit in their battle, while expressing understanding for the overall situation. He referenced his own past experiences and expressed confidence in resolving conflicts through discussion. Alonso, however, emphasized the aggressive defending in the Turn 7 incident during his interview with Sky Sports F1, post-race.
