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Charles Leclerc Criticizes Ferrari Team Orders After Las Vegas GP Tension

Leclerc's frustration with teammate Carlos Sainz and Ferrari's strategy highlights growing internal discord as the team battles for the constructors' championship.

  • Charles Leclerc launched an expletive-filled tirade on team radio after finishing fourth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, behind teammate Carlos Sainz.
  • Sainz appeared to defy Ferrari team orders by overtaking Leclerc during a critical phase of the race, leading to tension between the two drivers.
  • Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur downplayed the incident, stating that post-race discussions would resolve any issues and emphasizing the need for teamwork.
  • The intra-team rivalry comes at a critical time for Ferrari, as they trail McLaren by 24 points in the constructors' championship with two races remaining.
  • Leclerc's comments reflect ongoing frustrations within the team, with both drivers previously clashing at earlier races this season.
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