Video footage of Charles Leclerc messing about with Xavi Martos about engine trouble during the Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 has gone viral
On a day when a magnitude of the field was failing to cope with the issues caused by brakes and tyres around Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz raced an immaculate race to deliver a one-two for Ferrari in the Formula One 2022 season opener.
Charles Leclerc Gets On Ferrari Team Radio To Kid Around With Xavi Martos
<in the last lap>
🆑 There’s something strange with the engine..!
Xavi : Copy 😅
🆑 : I’m joking
Xavi : Understood.OMG Charles😂🤣pic.twitter.com/07vTIoB6EP
— 에클레어 (@sharr__leclerc) March 20, 2022
Keeping Verstappen at bay despite the 2021 champion persistently snapping at his heels, Leclerc set the tone for what was to come on the night. And as Verstappen eventually failed to complete the race, Leclerc’s triumph was asserted with the two Ferrari’s taking the top spots while Lewis Hamilton completed the top three.
As he headed towards a win on the night, Leclerc decided to have some fun with his engineers with him getting on the team radio with Xavi Martos to kid about how his engine was giving him issues. The tension in Xavi’s voice was palpable before Leclerc told him he was only having some fun as he eased past the finishing line to show why he’s considered as such a sprawling talent.
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