Leclerc struggles as Ferrari faces bleak future after Singapore GP

In Singapore, Charles Leclerc faced a challenging race at the Singapore Grand Prix, held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where he ultimately finished in sixth place. This disappointing result came on the back of a difficult race weekend; Leclerc started from P7 on the grid, just one position behind his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Throughout the race, it became increasingly clear that Ferrari's SF-25 car was outmatched by competitors like Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull, who were able to implement effective upgrades to enhance their performance. While Leclerc managed to hold his position for the most part, the performance of his car severely limited his ability to advance against rivals who were noticeably faster on the track. Leclerc noted that his team was struggling significantly with the car's performance, expressing his skepticism about the remainder of the 2025 season. According to him, Ferrari had not planned any upgrades for the SF-25, which put him at a disadvantage as other teams had made significant strides with their vehicles. He remarked on the difficulties saying, "It's tough, it's very tough. We are not strong at the moment and we are struggling massively with the car." Despite their earlier efforts to improve at the beginning of the season, the progress was countered by the advancements made by other teams, particularly Red Bull and Mercedes. Leclerc's pessimism regarding the team's future was palpable as he stated that he couldn't foresee any immediate changes or improvements to the car's performance. Moreover, the race event was marked not only by Leclerc's struggles but also by those of Lewis Hamilton, who encountered a severe brake failure that dropped him from contention for a decent position to finishing eighth. The tension of the race was heightened as teams adjusted their strategies, aiming to secure positions ahead of their competitors, while Ferrari was left grappling with issues they were unable to resolve in a timely manner. Leclerc's race performance was also impacted by brake temperature problems that forced him into a conservative pace in response to team instructions. In summary, not only did Ferrari lose ground in the Championship standings, now sitting third behind Mercedes, but they also faced a potential challenge from Red Bull, who were trailing by just eight points. As other teams adapted and improved, Ferrari's warnings around insufficient upgrades became glaring, leading to a bleak outlook for Leclerc and the team as they assessed their position post-Singapore GP.