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Recent Video Proves All is Well Between Ferrari F1 Duo Charles Leclerc & Mattia Binotto

Published 11/19/2021, 12:32 PM EST

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Charles Leclerc has been with Ferrari since 2019, and as expected there have been a few ups and downs while driving for the Italian team. There had been reports that Leclerc had some problems with team principal, Mattia Binotto. But, the duo seems to be getting along while preparing for the Qatar Grand Prix.

Seeing that they are third in the constructor’s championship, they are working well together to ensure that they have a good position in the standings once the season comes to an end.

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Charles Leclerc seems to have ended his rift with Mattia Binotto

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At the Italian Grand Prix this season, there were reports that the Monegasque racing driver had a falling out with the Italian boss. However, the pair have put the past to rest as they seem to have been getting along at the Qatar GP.

While Leclerc was watching footage from his onboard camera, he was visited by the team boss. They started talking and smiled at each other. Later, Binotto hugged Leclerc and shared a few laughs before parting their own separate ways.

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How did Leclerc perform in FP1 and FP2?

The 24-year-old had a tough start to his weekend in Qatar. The Ferrari driver could only manage to be seventh fastest in the first free practice session. While, in FP2, things didn’t improve for the Monegasque racing driver as he fell down to thirteenth on the timesheet.

With FP3 tomorrow followed by the intense qualifying session, Leclerc hopes to redeem himself this weekend at the Losail International Circuit.

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With the Maranello-based team sitting third in the constructor’s standings, Leclerc will be hoping to pick some much-needed points with his Spanish teammate, Carlos Sainz to help the Italian team in the constructor’s championship.

What are your predictions for Ferrari this weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.

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