Over the years, Formula 1 has made a name for itself for having featured some intense teammate battles, some of which get ugly and cause a much bigger stir for the team themselves. However, it looks like Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc are pretty much aware of what a fight with their teammates could bring to the table.
The duo expect a misunderstanding to arise at some point in the future. But none of the drivers are interested in escalating the potential fallout. Instead, Sainz and Leclerc hope that with some mature conversation they can blow the air.
What did the Ferrari driver Leclerc say?
The Monegasque is pretty confident that he won’t have any problems off-track with his new team-mate Sainz. And when such problems arise, Leclerc announced that he will discuss them with the Spaniard during an interview with Gazzetta.
“It can always happen, but I have a habit of differentiating between racing episodes and what’s going on outside,” he said. (Translated via Google Translate)
Formula 1 F1 – Pre-Season Tests – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc arrives before the REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed test
“I am convinced that Carlos is very similar to me in this regard. So if there is a misunderstanding we will talk about it. In all honesty, given our relationship, we won’t have any problems, ”added the Monegasque.
Leclerc had a bittersweet relationship with his former teammate Sebastian Vettel, whose relationship almost fell apart after the 2019 Brazilian GP.
However, the duo managed to pull it back and avoid a possible ugly spit.
I hope we will be mature enough: Carlos Sainz
The newly hired Ferrari driver believed that in any fallout, one driver is more to blame than the other. So he reckoned that the only thing to do is admit the mistake and the misunderstanding will clear itself up.
“It depends on the situation. Usually there is always one driver who is more to blame than the other. I hope we will be mature enough to admit it when it happens,” he said.
Formula 1 F1 – Pre-Season Testing – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 14, 2021 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action while testing REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
“But I think we won’t get to that point. We understand that reporting is a priority. Top Ferrari, not our personal battles. “
Overall, the Ferrari duo looks quite comfortable on the track when driving side by side.
But will this healthy relationship last until the end of their alliance? Let’s see what the future brings.
Also read: Carlos Sainz vs Charles Leclerc: who is likely to end the Ferrari duo fight?
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