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Charles Leclerc revealed how a “stupid” front wing experiment backfired and left him dejected after a disappointing qualifying session for the F1 Singapore GP.
Charles Leclerc opened up about a failed front wing experiment that left him disheartened following a disappointing Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session. Despite ongoing struggles this season, Leclerc fell short of a front-row start after a challenging qualifying round in Singapore. He will start on the fourth row, just behind his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc mentioned feeling comfortable in FP1 but faced dwindling confidence as the weekend progressed, struggling particularly since FP2. Despite his historical confidence on street tracks, 2025 has posed new challenges for him, leading to uncharacteristic results in races. Leclerc addressed the team’s championship position, expressing frustration at being outperformed by other front-runners and the need to work on understanding and rectifying their issues.
