News Details
Leclerc backtracks after sarcastic Sainz jibe
Apr.2 Tension between Ferrari's race drivers spilled out into the public after qualifying in Melbourne. Having qualified just seventh, two places behind his teammate, Charles Leclerc criticised Carlos Sainz for blocking him on a fast lap. 'Thanks to Carlos for the slipstream through turns 3 and 4,' he sarcastically told the French broadcaster Canal Plus. 'That's always nice.' Apparently, Spaniard Sainz heard about Leclerc's sarcastic remark both on the Ferrari radio to his engineers but also to Canal Plus, and confronted the Monaco-born driver in the media ‘pen'. Cameras captured the tense exchange. Later, when Leclerc sat down with the print media, his criticism of Sainz had been...
Full Story »
Full Story »
2y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes say they're taking feedback from both drivers...
Mercedes trackside engineer Andrew Shovlin has admitted that the...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Fernando Alonso claims Alpine would reject Adrian...
Double World Champion Fernando Alonso is certainly not afraid of causing...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Charles Leclerc savagely mocks Carlos Sainz's racing...
A video has gone viral of Charles Leclerc savagely mocking his teammate...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
‘Oh bugger': George Russell interview derailed...
Mercedes driver George Russell was speaking to Sky Sports after an...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
The MotoGP changes Liberty Media should make,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo reveals MotoGP moment that felt...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Fermin Aldeguer suffers fracture in MotoGP training...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power turns first IndyCar laps with Andretti at...
IndyCar veteran Will Power completed his first test laps with his new...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou delivers takedown of McLaren F1 drivers...
IndyCar champion Alex Palou has delivered a takedown of both McLaren...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Power completes “very good” first outing with...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Mattias Ekstrom wins stage after...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Tyre Lottery at the 2026 Dakar Rally: What’s going...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why M-Sport has faith in youth over experience WRC...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
FA Cup third round: 10 talking points from the...
stal Palace’s stars wilt, Manchester City’s youngsters shine, and Liam...
3h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal make key appointment who helped Liverpool win...
Arsenal have taken another bold step in their pursuit of Premier League...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal: Martinelli hat-trick sends...
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Quotes...
4h ago from Arseblog.com
“If I say too much, drug testers will come” -...
Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck had a humorous response to...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Former Ferrari engineer issues 'demeaning' Lewis Hamilton...
Lewis Hamilton endured a painful opening season... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 champion Jenson Button thought THIS trait would be Lando...
2009 F1 champion Jenson Button has revealed the... Read More »
46m ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen's role in Red Bull engine project revealed
Ford performance director Mark Rushbrook has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
