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Charles Leclerc took sixth on a difficult evening for Ferrari at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc expressed his belief that Ferrari has reached its limit in terms of performance following a challenging Singapore Grand Prix. The team faced issues with brake management during the race, with Leclerc having to lift off significantly earlier than usual to protect the brakes and finish in sixth place.
Lewis Hamilton encountered a brake failure while battling for position, ultimately finishing eighth after a penalty for cutting corners. Ferrari currently sits at 298 points in the constructors’ standings, trailing Mercedes by 27 points and only eight points ahead of Red Bull.
Leclerc highlighted the difficulties faced in managing the brakes throughout the race, emphasizing the team’s struggle to be competitive. Despite discussions about team strategy and potential improvements, Leclerc identified the lack of a competitive race car as the primary issue affecting Ferrari’s performance.
He noted the increasing competitiveness of rival teams like McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes, expressing frustration at Ferrari’s current inability to challenge for better positions. Leclerc concluded that the team feels limited by the car’s performance and is unable to extract much more from their package in the current circumstances.
