Ferrari maintain their drivers are still “free to fight” during races because they are both aware of what benefits the team. Carlos Sainz’s move to the Scuderia this year cannot be regarded as anything other than a success. He settled in quickly, has got along well with Charles Leclerc and largely been on, or close to, his team-mate’s pace. The Spaniard has achieved three podium finishes and with 139.5 points, he is only 8.5 behind Leclerc in a rock-solid joint contribution that has put Ferrari well on course to claim third position in the Constructors’ Championship. In the last couple of races, the duo have been close together on track and in Mexico, Leclerc moved aside to let...
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