Ferrari has closed ranks following the Russian Grand Prix Ferrari has closed ranks in the wake of a fraught series of radio messages during the early stages of the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel moved into the race lead from the start after using team-mate Charles Leclerc to leapfrog Lewis Hamilton on the run into Turn 2. A deal struck pre-race had seen both Vettel and Leclerc agree to work together in an effort to get both cars ahead of the Mercedes. Once the race had settled into a predictable rhythm, and the two Ferraris had opened a comfortable advantage over third placed Hamilton, Leclerc was told over the radio that Vettel would let him through on the next lap....
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