Binotto admits he was too ‘nervous’ to watch last laps in Austria, as he backs Ferrari to find solution to reliability woes

Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto revealed he struggled to watch the final few laps of the Austrian Grand Prix, as his driver Charles Leclerc battled with a throttle issue on his way to victory – with the team boss also opening up about the extent of Carlos Sainz’s engine damage.

Leclerc overtook Max Verstappen for the third and final time for the lead of the race on Lap 52 of 71 and looked to be coasting to an easy victory when he began to complain of an issue with his throttle. The Monegasque racer had to manage the issue until the end, as Verstappen closed in fast – with Binotto admitting it had made for tough viewing.

“I have to admit I was very nervous, disappointed as well for what happened to Carlos [Sainz], but so nervous I stopped watching the race the last few laps!” said Binotto. “I think we need to confirm [what happened to Leclerc’s throttle]; from what I heard, the only initial feedback is more a mechanical one, but I cannot give you more details than that.”

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