Sainz wants nothing “weird” to happen to Leclerc in F1 fight for P5

Ahead of Sunday’s race, Leclerc lies in fifth place on 158 points, ahead of Lando Norris on 154 and Sainz on 149.5.

Norris gave himself a good shot at jumping Leclerc by qualifying third at Yas Marina, while Sainz will start fifth, and Leclerc seventh.

Although he has a two-place advantage on his teammate, Sainz insists that he’s not concerned about his personal position, and is instead focussed on Ferrari’s slim chance of overhauling McLaren for third place in the…