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Sainz expecting five-way pole battle in Singapore
Carlos Sainz expects a five-way battle for pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari surprised everyone by topping both practice sessions, with Charles Leclerc fastest in the first session and Sainz beating his teammate by a small margin in the second session. However, Sainz believes all five leading teams, including McLaren with their significant upgrade, will be in contention for pole position. Despite Red Bull’s poor performance in practice, Sainz believes once they sort out their one-lap pace, they will be fighting for pole. Sainz also expressed his surprise at Ferrari’s strong performance on Friday, but believes they have found the right setup for their car. He expects the track conditions to change for qualifying, but is hopeful of putting in another good lap and securing a front-row start.
Source: RacingNews 365
