Having lost out to both Red Bulls despite a valiant defence, early race leader Sainz Jr found himself engaged in a thrilling duel with Ferrari teammate Leclerc to determine who would take the final spot on the famous Monza podium. The pair almost took each other out on several occasions but Ferrari opted against intervening in their fierce battle, with Sainz just able to hold on to third place ahead of Leclerc.And Sainz’s father thought the decision not to use team orders was odd.“It’s curious,” Sainz Sr told DAZN on Sunday. “Sometimes they decide some things, sometimes others. “It is he who…