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Charles Leclerc erupts at Carlos Sainz: Qatar sprint qualifying disaster fuels frustration

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
November 29, 2025
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Charles Leclerc erupts at Carlos Sainz: Qatar sprint qualifying disaster fuels frustration
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Charles Leclerc Unleashes Fury at Carlos Sainz After Qatar Sprint Qualifying Nightmare

In a dramatic turn of events during the sprint qualifying session in Qatar, Charles Leclerc found himself seething with frustration, directing his ire at teammate Carlos Sainz. The Monegasque driver, who could only manage a disappointing ninth place, felt the sting of a botched final lap that could have seen him soaring into the top ranks.

With the clock ticking down and pressure mounting, Leclerc was desperate to improve his position. However, as he crossed the finish line, he discovered that he was a staggering four-tenths of a second slower than his best time, sealing his fate to start the sprint race from the midpack—a far cry from the competitive edge he and his team were striving for.

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Leclerc didn’t hold back as he expressed his exasperation over Sainz’s strategy. The Spanish driver had created a significant gap to the cars ahead just before the crucial Safety Car line, inadvertently putting Leclerc and others in a precarious position to complete their laps in time. “The last lap I think [Sainz] was taking quite a significant gap to the car ahead just before Safety Car line 2 and then obviously it puts all the guys behind under stress,” Leclerc lamented. “He has the right to do that but it’s very annoying and it’s a bit unnecessary sometimes. It’s a shame.”

For Leclerc, the stakes were high. He believed that a top-five finish was within reach, with only a few hundredths separating him from Yuki Tsunoda in P5. “I think there was potential to do that,” he stated. But the reality was stark: “Apart from that, we are very slow and we are struggling once again this weekend. It’s a tough one again.”

Despite the turmoil, Leclerc’s performance surpassed that of his illustrious teammate Lewis Hamilton, who faced an even grimmer fate, getting eliminated at the end of SQ1. As the dust settles from this chaotic qualifying session, one thing is clear: tensions are brewing in the Ferrari camp, and the road ahead is fraught with challenges.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the sprint race unfolds, wondering if Leclerc can turn this setback into a comeback or if the frustrations within the team will continue to hinder their progress. Don’t miss the upcoming Formula 1 action—mark your calendars for the thrilling 2026 F1 season!

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