Leclerc explains aggressive radio to Sainz at Silverstone

The Monaco driver said the message was “more aggressive than it should have been”.

Charles Locklear He explained that his aggressive radio message about his teammate, Carlos Sainzduring qualifying for the British Grand Prix Formula 1 He was “more aggressive than he should have been”.

Both drivers provided strong radio commentary during Saturday’s first quarter as they battled for track position, finishing third and fourth respectively. Locklear said:Good, Carlos, good, good pass in the last corner…” After Sainz passed him on track to challenge for the position even though the Monegasque driver had priority on the session.

Then Sainz said: “It’s a little unfair what they’re asking me to do there. Sacrificing tire temperature. But anyway, whatever. Besides, I’m P4, it’s P3, I take more risks.“

After the session, both drivers said they overdid it, with Leclerc blaming the adrenaline, while Sainz said it was a “high pressure, high tension moment” and said he was in danger of not being able to make it to the lap.

asked before Motorsport.com On what was behind the exchange of positions between the two, Leclerc said: “In the pit lane, that’s something we really expected, as we always try to get the cars out at the same time, as it’s better to manage the cars that arrive.”

“But on the track, obviously, that’s where we had more discussion. We have a race where I have priority to choose whether I want to be in front or in the back, and a race where Carlos has priority to choose if he wants to be in front.” .in front or behind.”

“I had the choice here and decided to stay in front, then at the end it was very tight and I think it was very difficult for us to know whether to pass or not before the flag and Carlos decided to pass.”

“It’s not perfect, let’s discuss it, it didn’t affect, so no big deal.” Obviously, with the adrenaline in the car and you don’t know if you’re going to do it, the radio message was probably a little more aggressive than it should have been.

Leclerc said he believed Sainz would “understand quickly” after a short discussion.

Sainz said it was “not ideal in the circumstances” to let Leclerc through, but added that his teammate had priority, which was “the way it should be”.

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