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Charles Leclerc’s private jet drama sparked last-minute change of plans

Charles Leclerc's preparations for the Singapore Grand Prix got off to an unusual start after his private jet was forced to turn back to Malaysia, leaving the Ferrari driver to take the journey by road instead.The trip between two of…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:57 PM
Charles Leclerc’s private jet drama sparked last-minute change of plans
Key Things to Know
  • Charles Leclerc had to travel to Singapore by car after his private jet missed its landing slot.
  • The Ferrari driver completed a four-hour drive from Malaysia following the flight's diversion.
  • Leclerc finished second in the Singapore Grand Prix, 7.335 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc faced travel disruption ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix after his private jet was forced to turn back to Malaysia. Leclerc explained that the aircraft missed its assigned landing window by roughly five minutes, requiring the plane to land in Malaysia while he completed the rest of the journey via a four-hour car ride.

Despite the travel setback, Leclerc went on to take third place in Saturday's sprint before finishing second in Sunday's Grand Prix behind race winner Max Verstappen. Leclerc noted that while Ferrari's upgrades provided assistance, additional car improvements are still needed for the team to consistently challenge at the front.

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