LAS VEGAS — As Charles Leclerc made his rounds inside the post-race media pen, the video screens behind him showed Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz riding in a Rolls Royce en route to the podium interviews.

Leclerc came close to overtaking George Russell for the lead but then dropped back to fourth after an issue with his car. He then fought with Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and though he overtook the Dutchman, he could not catch Sainz and finished where he started.

Carlos Sainz shares his thoughts on what he feels was a misunderstanding with Charles Leclerc following the Las Vegas GP

A frustrated Charles Leclerc launched into an uncharacteristic rant over the radio after he finished behind Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The 27-year-old started the race behind Sainz but after a strong start, he was eyeing up race leader George Russell, who would eventually go on to secure victory.

Charles Leclerc was left fuming at the end of the Las Vegas Grand Prix after he was edged out by team-mate Carlos Sainz ahead of his Ferrari pairing with Lewis Hamilton

Charles Leclerc repeatedly swore at his Ferrari team over the radio before issuing an immediate apology at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Charles Leclerc let rip with an explicit rant immediately after qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix with the Ferrari driver lining up in fourth ahead of Sunday's race

Mercedes’ George Russell, who earned the pole in Vegas and already has one win under his belt this season, is third on the betting board at +300. Meanwhile, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly will start third on the grid — this after a weather-aided P3 finish in the previous race in Sao Paulo — and checks in at +10000.