Sainz: No Personal Rift with Leclerc Despite Racing Tensions
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc maintain a strong personal relationship despite their on-track rivalries at Ferrari, with Sainz clarifying recent tensions following the Las Vegas Grand Prix incident.
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The Spanish driver explains that their dynamic involves both professional and personal aspects: while they experience occasional tensions during races, their friendship remains solid off-track. These situations typically arise because they're equally matched teammates competing for the same positions.
Sainz addresses misconceptions about their relationship, particularly on social media, where some view their friendship as mere PR. He emphasizes that their four-year partnership at Ferrari has fostered genuine camaraderie, despite the inevitable competitive moments that come with driving identical machinery.
Regarding the Las Vegas incident, where Leclerc expressed frustration over team radio about Sainz's overtaking move, both drivers have already resolved the matter through their usual post-race discussions. This approach of talking through incidents and moving forward has become routine during their time as teammates.
Looking to the future, Sainz expresses confidence that he'll look back fondly on his time racing alongside Leclerc, including the challenging moments, viewing their partnership as a significant part of his Formula 1 career.