During the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc experienced an unanticipated security search at the Marina Bay checkpoint despite being a high-profile figure. The 27-year-old driver was seen in official Ferrari attire when a female security guard selected him for a random frisk, lifting his shirt briefly before completing the search and allowing him to proceed alongside his girlfriend, influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux.
This moment, caught on camera and shared by Ferrari’s official Instagram account, quickly drew attention and amusement online. Comments highlighted the unexpected nature of the shirt lift and speculated on the security guard’s motivation, with one noting,
“saw an opportunity and took it.”
Performance Review: Charles Leclerc’s Singapore Grand Prix Result
Charles Leclerc started the Singapore GP in seventh position, just behind teammate Lewis Hamilton. However, neither Ferrari car showed competitive speed throughout the race, both afflicted by persistent brake-related difficulties. These challenges considerably hampered their performance.
Leclerc finished in sixth place, describing the situation as managing brake problems from just lap eight onwards. He explained,
“From lap eight, basically it was all about managing those brakes… it made our race very, very tricky… at the moment, it just feels like we [are] kind of passengers to the car and we cannot extract much more.”
Lewis Hamilton also encountered brake issues and lost significant time during the final laps, barely holding off Fernando Alonso to claim eighth place. Following a post-race penalty for Alonso, Hamilton’s position was adjusted, elevating Alonso to seventh.
Race Context and Championship Implications
George Russell, Leclerc’s former Formula 2 rival and a British driver, delivered a standout performance that earned him victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Ferrari struggled to contend for top positions, marking another weekend below expectations.
Despite these setbacks, Ferrari maintains a slim lead in the Constructors’ Championship, holding 298 points—just eight points ahead of Red Bull. This tight margin highlights an increasingly competitive battle for third place in the standings.
With Ferrari’s drivers both grappling with technical issues and rivals capitalizing on opportunities, the Singapore GP underscored the challenges ahead for the team as they seek to maintain their championship advantage.
