When Ferrari first announced that Carlos Sainz would compete alongside Charles Leclerc, there was great anticipation for a rivalry that would grow out of the duo.
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However, both Ferrari drivers turned out to be wrong as they managed to build a pretty healthy relationship.
Amid the growing bromance between the duo, new signing Sainz made a pretty strong claim on his Monegasque team-mate.
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The Spaniard said that Leclerc is currently one of the biggest drivers in the field. He also praised Leclerc’s incredibly consistent qualifying performance.
What did Carlos Sainz say?
Speaking to the BBC, Sainz said that his teammate is the best qualifier in the current F1 grid. “If you want to test your qualifying speed against anyone, it’s against Charles Leclerc,” said the newly hired Ferrari driver.
“I think he’s the best qualifier in the field. Today he is one of the greatest, if not the greatest talent in Formula 1. And now I’m actually learning why he performs at such a high level. “
Formula 1 F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – Ferraris Charles Leclerc after qualifying in the pole position pool over REUTERS / Maxim Shemetov
Leclerc took pole positions in the last race weekends in Monaco and later in Baku.
Given how dominant Ferrari’s one-lap pace has been this season, there’s no denying that the Maranello team are also favorites for the Le Castellet race weekend.
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Leclerc has a very good work ethic: Sainz
The former McLaren driver thought Leclerc was quite exceptional at team building. In addition, he revealed that his Ferrari teammate has a number of strengths that propelled him to the top of the charts.
“It’s not just about speed. He’s also got a very good work ethic, he’s very good at team building. He has many strengths that make him such a strong driver, ”said Sainz.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 22, 2021 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc reacts after taking pole position in the qualifying pool via REUTERS / Sebastien Nogier
“I love the challenge to be honest. Because I know that there is probably no one who is better than him as a single lap in a Ferrari Formula 1 car. “
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Overall, Ferrari will try to continue its strong form at the Circuit Paul Ricard. Worryingly, however, despite the dominance on Saturday, Ferrari was unable to show a similar level of performance during the races.
Can the Reds keep their rivals McLaren, AlphaTauri and Aston Martin at bay in France with the odds against Ferrari falling?
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