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Charles Leclerc admits to crucial ‘mistake’ costing him Singapore GP win

Charles Leclerc revealed a 'mistake' that hindered him from taking the F1 Singapore GP win, as he settled for second place.

By Doris Ivandic · Motorsport Week

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:36 AM

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Charles Leclerc stated that not using his battery during Max Verstappen's early deployment issues was a costly mistake.
Leclerc finished in second place at the Singapore Grand Prix behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
The Ferrari driver started in second alongside Verstappen after an aggressive launch into the opening turn.

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc revealed that failing to deploy his battery power early in the Singapore Grand Prix was a mistake that hindered his chances of victory. Leclerc finished the race in second place after starting on the front row alongside pole-sitter and eventual winner Max Verstappen.

Leclerc explained that he did not use his battery when Verstappen encountered energy deployment issues during the opening laps, leaving him unable to capitalize. However, Leclerc acknowledged that Red Bull ultimately possessed superior pace, noting that starting on the soft tire compound was still the right strategic call.

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Charles Leclerc admits to crucial ‘mistake’ costing him Singapore GP win

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