For Charles Leclerc, the frustration is palpable. His statements reflect a deep dismay in the face of a team that he sometimes considers incapable of fully supporting him.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was marked by a new episode of tension at Ferrari. Charles Leclerc, furious after losing a position to his teammate Carlos Sainz, let his anger explode on the radio, questioning the internal management of the team.
Starting behind Carlos Sainz on the grid, Charles Leclerc had started his race well. Thanks to an excellent pace, he moved up to second place, putting pressure on the leader, George Russell. But his effort cost his tires dearly, forcing him to anticipate his first stop. A well-executed second stop allowed him to get back in front of Sainz, putting him in a good position to defend a podium.
However, the scenario quickly deteriorated. Ferrari asked Sainz not to attack his teammate to preserve the team's strategy. The Spaniard did not respect this instruction and overtook Leclerc to secure third place.
Disappointed and furious, the Monegasque expressed his discontent via the radio, using particularly virulent words: “Being nice gets me in trouble all the time. I know I have to keep quiet, but it’s unbearable” he said.
Recurring tensions at Ferrari
This is not the first time that relations between the two Ferrari drivers have been put to the test. In Spain and at Silverstone, similar disagreements had already surfaced. Despite this, Leclerc continues to assert that he maintains a
“good relationship” with Sainz, even if their clashes on the track often weaken this understanding.
For the team director, Fred Vasseur, these tensions reflect the complexity of racing strategies: “We will discuss internally. There has been a lot of confusion, especially around tire choices” he explained.
This confusion was amplified by an error during Sainz's second stop, which allowed Leclerc to temporarily pass him.
Delicate management for Ferrari
With two races remaining this season, Ferrari must find a way to manage a talented but difficult to harmonize driver duo. If the team has reduced the gap with McLaren in the constructors' standings, these internal conflicts could compromise the team's performance.
In addition, these latest tensions occur in a particular context: the last two races of Carlos Sainz before his departure in 2025, where he will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton. A transition that could further exacerbate Ferrari's challenges.
For Leclerc, the frustration is palpable. His statements reflect a deep dismay in the face of a team that he sometimes considers incapable of fully supporting him. In Las Vegas, the Monegasque's star shone, but its shine was tarnished by internal squabbles that could cost Ferrari dearly.
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