Ferrari star hits TEAM-MATE at Las Vegas GP

Charles Leclerc talking with Carlos Sainz — Photo: © IMAGO

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Ferrari star hits TEAM-MATE at Las Vegas GP

The pair are hoping to secure vital points this weekend in their bid to secure the 2024 constructors' title

Originally written by Kevin McKenna. This version is a translation.

Friday 22 November 2024 19:00

Ferrari stars Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have been involved in a shock collision at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The Scuderia could become the first team in some time to win the constructors' championship without having a driver in the top two of the individual championship, as they continue to hunt down McLaren.

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A fine run of form for the Scuderia since the mid-season break has seen them pass defending champions Red Bull in the standings, and with just three races remaining, currently sit 36 points behind leaders McLaren.

Few had expected Ferrari to be in the hunt for silverware going into the final stages of the season, but they have proven to be a formidable competitor as the campaign has wore on.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz hope to secure a constructors' title for Ferrari

The pair are in action this weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Sainz forces Leclerc off the track

And with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton set to join the team next season, optimism is building that they will continue to be involved in championship fights going forward following years spent in the shadows of their rivals.

While Hamilton's arrival has forced Sainz aside, the Spaniard has refused to let frustrations over the decision get the better of him, insisting that he is determined to end his time at the Maranello-based outfit on a high alongside Leclerc.

Lewis Hamilton is set to line up alongside Leclerc next season

And his competitive edge was on full display as he took on his team-mate in a simulated race at the Las Vegas street circuit.

Footage shared on X showed the former McLaren star deliberately crash into the back of his team-mate, forcing him off the circuit, and sparking much amusement amongst those gathered to watch.

The hilarious on-screen incident also happened to take place near the same spot on the track where Sainz's car was damaged by a loose drain cover during last year's FP1.