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Charles Leclerc says Carlos Sainz crossed the line in how hard he was fighting during the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix but expects to be able to clear the air with his teammate ahead of Sunday’…
Charles Leclerc expressed his belief that Carlos Sainz went too far in their fight during the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix but anticipates resolving the issue with his teammate prior to Sunday’s race. Sainz sustained damage after a collision with Fernando Alonso late in the Sprint, allowing Leclerc to attack him later in the same lap. The aggressive move by Sainz in making contact with Leclerc forced the latter wide, resulting in Leclerc feeling it was too much for teammates. Both drivers acknowledged the need for a discussion and clearing the air after such incidents, with Leclerc confident they will address it before the upcoming race. Despite the tussle between the two Ferrari drivers, Leclerc finished in fourth place, feeling it could have been better, reflecting on the lost opportunity to overtake Perez. Sainz, on the other hand, apologized if his defensive actions crossed the line but highlighted the earlier incident with Alonso as the reason for his compromised performance during the race.
