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Binotto: Vettel is Ferrari's priority - not Leclerc

Binotto: Vettel is Ferrari's priority - not Leclerc

18-02-2019 13:32 Last update: 13:36
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Bobby Vincent

Ferrari boss Mattio Binotto has insisted Sebastian Vettel is Scuderia's priority and not new driver Charles Leclerc.

Leclerc will be driving alongside last season's runner-up in 2019, and many have predicted the former Sauber driver to give Vettel a big challenge this season.

“True, they are completely different roles,” Binotto said. “But I’m fortunate to count on a strong team. Everybody knows exactly what he has to do.”

Binotto said if things go a specific way, then his Italian team would have to prioritise the German driver.

“If certain situations occur in the first part of the season, our priority is Sebastian,” he said.

“He should lead us to the title. This is completely normal and not a disadvantage for Charles."