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Carlos Sainz Says Leclerc’s ‘Very Hardcore Fans’ Were Harder Than Racing Charles

Carlos Sainz Says Leclerc’s ‘Very Hardcore Fans’ Were Harder Than Racing Charles
World Sports · 01:23:32 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has revealed that dealing with Charles Leclerc's passionate fanbase presented a greater challenge than competing against the Monegasque driver on track. Sainz, who has raced alongside Leclerc at Ferrari, described the supporters as "very hardcore" and suggested their intensity added an extra layer of pressure beyond the usual sporting rivalry.

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