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Leclerc Frustrated by Extensive Battle with Hamilton During Sprint Competition
Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment to Ferrari following the sprint race, citing excessive time spent in competitive exchanges with teammate Lewis Hamilton. The Ferrari driver felt the level of inter-team combat exceeded what he considered acceptable during the shortened format event.

2026 F1 seasonFormula 12026 Chinese Grand PrixCharles LeclercLewis Hamilton
Following the sprint race, Charles Leclerc communicated his concerns to the Ferrari team about the amount of on-track positioning battles he encountered against his teammate Lewis Hamilton. The Ferrari driver indicated that the intensity and frequency of these internal team battles surpassed his expectations for the event, suggesting he had hoped for a different dynamic between the two drivers during the sprint competition.
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