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Leclerc “surprised” but “not getting carried away” by Ferrari’s Singapore pace
Leclerc was the fastest in the first practice session, followed by teammate Carlos Sainz in the second session, giving Ferrari a 1-2 finish. This was unexpected, considering Ferrari’s struggles at circuits with high downforce in the 2023 F1 season. Red Bull, who have been unbeaten so far, only managed seventh and eighth fastest times in the second practice session. Leclerc expressed surprise at Ferrari’s strong performance but remained grounded, expecting other teams to show their true potential on Saturday. Sainz mentioned the unpredictable performance swings in the past at the Singapore track, but felt optimistic about Ferrari’s good start and the potential for further improvements in setup.
Source: Crash