Ferrari approached the Singapore Grand Prix intending to use whichever of its cars qualified second to maximise the other’s chances of winning if it took pole position.
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Ferrari’s “big step forward” brought unwelcome balance change for Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says the changes Ferrari have made to improve the SF-23’s performance have resulted in a car which doesn’t suit his driving style.
Vasseur was “not too stressed” despite “emotional” first win as Ferrari boss
Formula 1
Posted onIt took 159 attempts for Frederic Vasseur to oversee an F1 win as a team principal, and Carlos Sainz Jnr delivered him the goods in the Singapore GP.
Sainz: ‘Risky’ Norris DRS tactic ‘could have looked really bad on me’
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted his decision to slow down and allow Lando Norris behind him to use DRS could have backfired disastrously.
Sainz’s “perfect” weekend ends Red Bull’s run amid last lap heartbreak for Russell
Formula 1
Posted on“One day we’re going to get beaten” said Red Bull’s Christian Horner after their 15th win in a row at Monza. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jnr realised his prophecy in Singapore.
Winning the race “wasn’t the plan” for Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc made a late decision to start the Singapore Grand Prix on soft tyres to give himself the best opportunity to help his team mate win the race.
Slowing Russell down was key to “perfect” Singapore win – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he had to contain George Russell’s pace during the Singapore Grand Prix in order to hold off his rival for victory.
Sainz ends Red Bull’s winning streak in Singapore as Russell crashes on last lap
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr ended Red Bull’s unbeaten run in the 2023 season by holding off Lando Norris to win the Singapore Grand Prix.
Russell has pace to beat Ferraris for win “even if we’re third after turn one”
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is confident of his chances of taking victory in the Singapore Grand Prix after qualifying on the front row of the grid.
Sainz completes Ferrari sweep of all three practice sessions in Singapore
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr put Ferrari quickest for the third successive practice session in Singapore which saw four different teams in the top four places.
Ferrari’s rivals fear they have pace in hand – but can Red Bull find theirs?
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari were clearly the strongest team on Friday in Singapore, but Red Bull know they have more pace to find for qualifying.
Leclerc hoping Ferrari have “no bad surprises” after strong start on Friday
Formula 1
Posted onAfter Ferrari led the times on Friday, Charles Leclerc said he is hoping there will be no “bad surprises” and Carlos Sainz Jnr is wary of Red Bull’s pace.
Ferrari fastest, Red Bull seventh and eighth in second practice
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set the fastest time just ahead of team mate Charles Leclerc in the second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Leclerc avoids lizards to lead Ferrari one-two in opening practice
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc led team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr in opening practice for the Singapore Grand Prix despite a lizard disrupting proceedings.
Ferrari pair braced for “much closer” fight with rivals after strong Monza showing
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr both say they hope to be the closest team to Red Bull in Singapore this weekend.
Second still possible for Ferrari “if we do a perfect job” – Sainz
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Second still possible for Ferrari “if we do a perfect job” – Sainz • Nato joins Andretti in FE • AlphaTauri to use digital branding on car
Analysis: Why Ferrari didn’t go aggressive on strategy in their fight with Red Bull
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onOnce Carlos Sainz Jnr lost the lead on the 15th lap of the Italian Grand Prix, it was always unlikely Ferrari were going to be able to get it back.
Ferrari “would have been silly” not to bring bespoke car update for Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari insist it was not a purely “sentimental” decision to bring a bespoke update for their car to their home race at Monza.
Alonso surprised ‘very strong’ Ferrari are ‘still behind us in the championship’
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari should not be trailing Aston Martin in the constructors championship given how competitive their car is, says Fernando Alonso.
Ferrari’s Monza pole ‘no surprise when you look at their rear wing’ – Verstappen
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said Ferrari’s pole position for the Italian Grand Prix came as no surprise to him given the differences between their cars.