P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari did not enjoy the most successful weekend in Singapore but was able to move forward following a difficult qualifying session.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended the decision to split race strategies at the Singapore Grand Prix, where Leclerc started 9th and Sainz 10th. Leclerc pitted on lap 36, pushing forward to finish fifth with fresher tires, while Sainz settled for seventh after an early pit on lap 13. Vasseur explained that being more aggressive with the strategy was considered but pitting early wasn’t a viable option due to being stuck behind. Ferrari is trailing McLaren by 75 points in the constructors’ championship race, but Vasseur commended the strategy to bring home points after a tough qualifying session in Singapore. He praised the decision to start on medium tires and the split strategy that worked well considering the track situation.
