# Sainz: Leclerc battles resolved quickly

> Sainz says Leclerc and he always found solutions after fierce F1 clashes.
- Title: Sainz: Leclerc battles resolved quickly · Motorsport
- Summary: Sainz says Leclerc and he always found solutions after fierce F1 clashes. Carlos Sainz recalls resolving conflicts with Charles Leclerc through direct…
- Keywords: ferrari, charles leclerc, carlos sainz, formula 1, mexico grand prix, ferrari sf-24, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/carlos-sainz-recalls-charles-leclerc-battles-we-always-managed-to-find-a-solution/10871952
- Author: Federico Faturos
- Published: 2026-11-06T12:42:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ferrari, charles leclerc, carlos sainz, formula 1, mexico grand prix, ferrari sf-24, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Carlos Sainz recalls resolving conflicts with Charles Leclerc through direct communication after intense Formula 1 races.