Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari and Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari talk in parc ferme - Source: Getty
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc shared his frustrations on team radio after his teammate Carlos Sainz ignored team orders at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday night. The Monagasque driver made a scintillating start to the race after he gained two positions and moved up to P2 ahead of Sainz, heading into Turn 1.
But after attacking George Russell for the lead, he fell off the pace dramatically, falling to P4, and was forced to make an early pitstop. He regained some momentum in his second stint as he caught up to the back of the Spanish driver and eventually passed him.
But Leclerc was left fuming after Carlos Sainz did not follow team orders. The team asked him to not fight the Monegasque after his second stop but refused to do so. The move proved critical in the battle for the final podium position as Sainz finished a couple of seconds ahead of the eight-time race winner.
