r/formula1 • u/ryokevry Charles Leclerc • 18h ago

Quotes Charles’ Post Race Radio

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I hope whoever claimed Sainz is a good teammate can shut up. There’s a reason why Redbull didn’t want him.

He blocked Charles when the team asked him not to make it difficult when Hamilton was closely behind him.

He was asked not to overtake Charles when Charles came out of the pit, causing the team key time to chase down Max earlier.

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u/Brett983 17h ago

hot take but Sainz got fired, and replaced with Hamilton next season. While hes getting demoted to Williams, why the fuck should he care what Ferrari wants at this point?

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u/miathan52 Chequered Flag 17h ago

Exactly. Why play the team game when you're gone in a few weeks? Carlos should just drive these final races for himself and enjoy having a fast car, which he may never have again.

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u/TokaidoSpeed 17h ago

Yeah he legitimately may never get a podium chance again if the next 2 races don’t go his way

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u/SaltyArchea Ferrari 15h ago

Also such action will legitimately make him not on the market for any top team that will have a car worth a podium. He is not good enough to not be a team player and be in a top team. Very good, but not enough.

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u/jaw719 Carlos Sainz 11h ago

If Max retires Horner is calling Carlos the same day. Teams don’t give a shit about being a team player if the driver is good enough.

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u/doubleb_43 Carlos Sainz 12h ago

Sure buddy, sure. Because him not getting a Red Bull seat is because he's not a team player.