“He Had Priority Today”: Carlos Sainz Reveals Ferrari’s Masterplan Involving Charles Leclerc Which Made Him Act Unruly

Tensions ran high during the qualifying session at Silverstone as Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc found themselves entangled in a strategic maneuver that resulted in a heated exchange. During Q1, Sainz and Leclerc battled for track positions while occupying P4 and P3, respectively. Leclerc sarcastically praised Sainz for an overtaking maneuver, despite Leclerc being granted priority during the session. Sainz voiced his concerns, shedding light on Ferrari’s decision to prioritize Leclerc, leaving him feeling unruly and questioning the team’s approach.

Leclerc explained that the team had predetermined races where he had the priority to choose whether to be in front or behind and likewise for Sainz. This time, Leclerc opted to be in the lead. However, as the session neared its end and uncertainties arose, Sainz decided to overtake Leclerc to ensure he could complete a lap. Sainz highlighted the unfairness of sacrificing his tire temperature and expressed the higher risk he faced due to his lower position. Although the incident had no influence on the final outcome, it led to a tense radio exchange due to the adrenaline and pressure of the moment.

In the intense qualifying battle at Silverstone, Charles Leclerc managed to secure a slightly better position than Carlos Sainz, qualifying just fractions of a second ahead in Q3. Carlos Sainz voiced his concerns over the perceived favoritism towards Leclerc within the Ferrari team. Sainz highlighted that Leclerc had been given priority throughout the weekend, despite Sainz being the driver facing a greater risk of elimination.

He further highlighted the jeopardy he faced during the session, saying, “They all started to overtake us, and I was in danger of being left out.” Faced with this situation, Sainz made a decisive choice, stating, “I told myself I would either shoot, or we would both be eliminated.”

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Amidst the ongoing tensions between Carlos Sainz and Ferrari, recent reports have shed light on the team’s preparations for a potential departure of the Spanish driver. As Sainz’s dissatisfaction with his number-two status alongside Charles Leclerc becomes more apparent, Ferrari is already considering possible replacements.

Ferrari’s Preparations for Carlos Sainz’s Potential Departure

Recent reports suggest that Ferrari is already considering potential replacements for Carlos Sainz in the event of his departure after the 2024 season. Sainz is rumored to be dissatisfied with his secondary status alongside teammate Charles Leclerc and is said to be exploring his options for the future once his contract expires.

Ferrari has reportedly identified Alex Albon as their top choice to replace Sainz. The team’s interest in Albon stems from the perceived irreconcilability between Sainz’s ambition to become a World Champion and Ferrari’s intention to prioritize Leclerc. Albon, currently driving for Williams, has emerged as a plausible candidate due to the expiration of both his and Sainz’s contracts at the end of 2024.

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With the team’s sights set on outperforming their rivals, Sainz’s frustrations may serve as additional motivation to prove his worth on the track and get that much-deserved win.