Thu Sep 19 05:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Ferrari Confident Despite Baku Disappointment, Eyes Singapore Win

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to maintain their strong form at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, despite a frustrating loss at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Despite Charles Leclerc claiming pole position and leading the race in Baku, a strategic error during pit stops saw him lose the lead to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who ultimately took his second F1 win.

“Last weekend’s race did not produce the result we were hoping for,” admitted Vasseur, “but it proves we are currently very much on the pace, at a time when Formula 1 is putting on a great show with very little to choose between the top four teams.”

The Scuderia will be looking to bounce back in Singapore, a track Leclerc has enjoyed success on in the past. “We want to maintain this strong form in Singapore,” Vasseur said, “another demanding street circuit. Both our drivers like it, indeed one of them won here last year.”

Ferrari’s focus will be on tire management, a crucial factor in the last two Grands Prix, and qualifying well at the Marina Bay track. “We have seen in the last two Grands Prix how important is tyre management and Singapore will be the third consecutive weekend where we will have the same three softest compounds in the range, so we should have a better understanding of them,” said Vasseur. “Of course, qualifying takes on great importance at the Marina Bay track and we are well prepared for it, so I’m sure we can give all our opponents a hard time.”

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