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Rahaan Mazumder

Leclerc confesses 2026 F1 rules are actively punishing his instincts

Charles Leclerc is widely considered one of the fastest natural qualifiers in modern Formula 1 history, but the radical 2026 engine regulations are actively punishing his greatest strength. With Scuderia Ferrari currently sitting a distant second in the constructors' championship - trailing a dominant Mercedes outfit by over 150 points - the Maranello squad is desperately searching for answers.

During the Singapore Grand Prix media day, the Monégasque driver made a shockingly honest admission regarding his recent struggles behind the wheel of the SF-26.

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