Charles Leclerc rejects Red Bull's Singapore prediction: "I expect us to struggle"

Charles Leclerc has rejected Red Bull’s claim that Ferrari will be their nearest rival at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, stating: “I expect us to struggle more than Monza”.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit,
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Singapore Grand Prix,…

Red Bull were pushed hard by Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix two weeks ago, with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen taking 15 laps to power past168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Carlos Sainz.

Ferrari ultimately came away with a 3-4 finish on home soil - their best joint-rest of F1 2023.

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After Monza, Marko admitted he was wary of Leclerc and Ferrari in Singapore: “Like every race, we have had a competi🦋tive car everywhere so why should that not be the case in Singapore.

🦂“But I have to say Ferrari and especially Leclerc is a specialist around there. If they are faster in qualifying, then it could become a problem for us bꦛecause overtaking in Singapore is very difficult.

“Bu⛄t I’m still optimistic that the package we are bꦦringing to Singapore is good enough to win.”

Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with the media. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with the media. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Singapore…

Leclerc was asked about Marko’s claim on Thursday in Singapore, where he replied: “It’s nice to read that but I൲’m not buying it at all.

“I really think that they will be the strong❀est this weekend, especially come race day. Quali, maybe🅺 it will be close but maybe not.

“I think on a high downforce track like here, I expect us to struggle more than Monza. I don’t think they’ll [Red Bull] will have any threats, I thi✱nk they’ll just be the fastest.”

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