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Sainz: Leclerc battles resolved quickly
Sainz says Leclerc and he always found solutions after fierce F1 clashes.
In brief
Sainz says Leclerc and he always found solutions after fierce F1 clashes. Carlos Sainz recalls resolving conflicts with Charles Leclerc through direct communication after intense Formula 1 races. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Sainz on Leclerc battles
Sainz recalls fighting with Leclerc during their F1 races.
“Honestly, I have relatively good memories with my time with Charles and the fights we had”
Mexico Grand Prix clash
Leclerc and Hamilton had a fierce battle for lead on opening lap.
“Leclerc attempted to pass around the outside of his team-mate at Turn 4”
Penalty and victory
Leclerc received five-second penalty after collision with Hamilton.
“The subsequent five-second penalty for the Monegasque opened the door for the Red Bull driver to take victory”
Sainz on team pressure
Sainz says Ferrari's fan base created more tension than personal issues.
“I think what was difficult more was the fan base, more the PR and the fan base was really ignited back then”
Sainz on resolving fights
Sainz says they resolved disagreements quickly after races.
“We always managed to find a solution on the way forward”
F1 team dynamics
Sainz says intense driver rivalries are common in Formula 1 teams.
“It's always been there in Formula 1 teams”
The takeaway
Carlos Sainz recalls resolving conflicts with Charles Leclerc through direct communication after intense Formula 1 races.
