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Charles Leclerc has conceded that he “paid the price” in the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for the qualifying setback which spoiled his and Ferrari’s race prospects.
In Singapore, Ferrari initially showed promise with Leclerc matching Norris in practice, but their hopes were dashed in Q3 with Sainz crashing and Leclerc finishing ninth due to a deleted lap. Leclerc felt his qualifying performance was hindered by low tyre temperatures, leading him to finish fifth in the race with a sense of missed opportunity. Despite demanding an investigation into the issue, Leclerc acknowledged his own shortcomings in failing to put in a competitive lap during qualifying. He faced challenges overtaking slower cars early on, but a strong finish saw him pass several competitors and maximize his points in the end. Leclerc expressed satisfaction with his comeback through the field in the race, highlighting the difficulties he faced early on and the successful push towards the end.
