Carlos Sainz is still not being relegated into an official ‘number 2′ role alongside Ferrari’s dominant championship leader Charles Leclerc. Leclerc is 38 points ahead of Sainz in the drivers’ championship, with the pair’s tally ensuring Ferrari is well ahead of the pack in the teams’ standings. “At this point there is no need for orders,” Binotto said. “Without the mistake in Melbourne, Carlos would be second in the world championship. It’s clear that Leclerc is at least the de-facto Ferrari favourite at present, with Binotto saying the performance in Melbourne reminded him of his days working with Michael Schumacher.

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