Formula 1 (F1) legend, Jacques Villeneuve, said that the presence of Carlos Sainz Jr. could upset Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari team.
As is known, the Ferrari team recruited Carlos Sainz Jr from the McLaren team to replace Sebastian Vettel, whose contract was not extended by the Prancing Horse Team at the end of the 2020 season.
According to Jacques Villeneuve, Sainz Jr.'s brilliant career will begin at Ferrari, not at McLaren because in the opening series of the F1 Grand Prix, the son of legend Carlos Sainz Sr. finished eighth, and Leclerc was two places ahead of him.
According to the Canadian racing legend, joining Sainz in a big team like Ferrari will certainly provide an advantage for the Spaniard.
Villeneuve also believes that Sainz will continue to grow because he doesn't want to miss the golden opportunity he is getting at this time.
In fact, if Carlos Sainz Jr. did show consistency in developing his talents, he could have upset Charles Leclerc as his teammate.
Could spark a dispute with Charles Leclerc
Jacques Villeneuve added that the relationship between Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc could have heated up if the former McLaren driver could develop his qualities and outperform his teammates.
“Carlos Sainz Jr. has never been in a big team. "He has developed himself over time and has come up with the experiences he has had," said Jacques Villeneuve.
"In addition, if he is able to adapt and ingratiate himself with his team crew, then it could disturb or 'destroy' Leclerc," he said, quoted by Corriere dello Sports.
F1 drivers themselves will return to appear in the second race series at the Emilia-Romagna GP on April 18 next week.
Watch F1 GP Emilia Romagna 2021 Live Stream :
Free Practice 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md9LsheWvUs
Free Practice 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mB3Oi85eF4
Free Practice 3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJa9hmQqKxM
Qualifying : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJa9hmQqKxM
Race Day : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjwOfSZtqkk
