P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Ferrari driver’s strong practice pace was not converted into a strong qualifying position for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc criticized Ferrari’s tyre strategy in Singapore Grand Prix qualifying, stating that it “threw everything in the bin.” Despite being a top contender in practice, Q3 turned into a one-lap challenge due to Sainz’s crash early on. Leclerc was out-qualified by Nico Hulkenberg due to track limit infringement, securing ninth place on the grid. Frustrated with the tyre temperature issues, Leclerc called for an investigation into the matter as it significantly impacted their performance. Leclerc detailed how cold front tyres resulted in a deleted lap time, emphasizing the fine margins in qualifying. While hoping for a strong showing, Leclerc believed pole position was out of reach but second place may have been achievable.
