# Leclerc demands Ferrari upgrades after Singapore GP

> Leclerc insists Ferrari needs more upgrades to catch Red Bull after Singapore GP.
- Title: Leclerc demands Ferrari upgrades after Singapore GP | Shortify
- Summary: Leclerc insists Ferrari needs more upgrades to catch Red Bull after Singapore GP. Leclerc says Ferrari needs more upgrades to close the performance gap with…
- Keywords: charles leclerc, ferrari, red bull racing, max verstappen, singapore gp, formula 1, 2026 singapore grand prix, sports, cars, Leclerc, demands, upgrades
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-demands-more-ferrari-upgrades-after-agonizing-singapore-gp-p2/10864334
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-10-11T15:06:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charles leclerc, ferrari, red bull racing, max verstappen, singapore gp, f1, formula 1, 2026 singapore grand prix, sports, cars
## Singapore GP result
Leclerc finished second behind Verstappen at Singapore GP after aggressive strategy.
## Tyre degradation issue
High tyre degradation forced Leclerc to run out of rubber in closing laps.
## Aggressive safety car gamble
Leclerc attacked immediately after safety car, hoping to force Verstappen into mistake.

> I believed in it until the very end, but I pushed a lot at the beginning of that last stint and then degraded a bit more than the others.
## Ferrari's pace disadvantage
Leclerc admitted Ferrari still lags behind Red Bull in performance despite minor upgrades.

> Yeah, I still feel that way, I still feel that way.
## Upcoming challenges
Ferrari needs major upgrades to compete on high-speed circuits with Red Bull.

> But I think today we had a good pace overall.
## Next race
Ferrari faces Circuit of the Americas next with six rounds remaining in 2026 season.
## Key takeaway

Leclerc says Ferrari needs more upgrades to close the performance gap with Red Bull after Singapore GP.