SHANGHAI, China -- Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has defended his team's controversial decision to enforce team orders on its drivers during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel had started third in Shanghai, but was immediately passed by teammate Charles Leclerc on the run into Turn 1. However, Leclerc's inability to put a gap on the German in the opening stages, combined with the fact both Mercedes cars were pulling away at the front, saw Ferrari radio in to the 21-year-old and give him the hurry-up.