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Charles Leclerc Slams Isack Hadjar For Max Verstappen Comments Ahead of US Grand Prix

Leclerc was not happy at all, saying Hadjar has 'no idea' and that his claim was 'nonsense.'

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:07 AM
Charles Leclerc Slams Isack Hadjar For Max Verstappen Comments Ahead of US Grand Prix
Key Things to Know
  • Charles Leclerc dismissed Isack Hadjar's claim that Ferrari possessed the fastest car in Singapore as complete nonsense.
  • Isack Hadjar argued Max Verstappen would have won the Singapore race by a larger margin driving a Ferrari.
  • Charles Leclerc stressed that competitors cannot accurately judge the performance of rival cars across a tight grid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charles Leclerc strongly dismissed comments from Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar ahead of the United States Grand Prix. Hadjar previously claimed that Ferrari had the fastest car in Singapore and argued that Max Verstappen would have won by an even larger margin driving for Ferrari. Leclerc rejected the remarks as nonsense, emphasizing that drivers cannot know the performance realities of rival machinery.

Leclerc finished second behind Verstappen in Singapore by seven seconds and maintained that the competitive field remains extremely tight. Heading into the race at the Circuit of the Americas, Verstappen sits fourth in the championship standings with 221 points, while Leclerc trails closely in fifth place, six points behind.

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