{
  "id": 13163460,
  "title": "Charles Leclerc makes and drinks local tea ahead of Singapore Grand Prix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/charles-leclerc-makes-and-drinks-local-tea-ahead-of-singapore-grand",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:26:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/charles-leclerc-makes-and-drinks-local-tea-ahead-of-singapore-grand-prix-1.500704994"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Formula One fans have been captivated by a viral video of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc making and drinking traditional Singaporean tea, the 28-year-old has emerged as a figure keen on experiencing local culture ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The clip, filmed at Hamza’s Teh Tarik, a popular tea shop in Singapore, has garnered over 190,000 views on Instagram within a span of just 24 hours. In the video, Leclerc is captured mixing the tea prior to taking a sip, seemingly relishing the local experience. \"I love it. I prefer a lot more of Singapore tea and new things,\" he stated in the video shared by the restaurant.\n\nTeh Tarik, a hot milk beverage, is a cherished street drink across Singapore, Malaysia, and other nearby nations. The clip has provided fans with a lighter moment as they await a crucial race weekend for Leclerc, who is aiming to secure a strong result at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. In Sprint Qualifying on Friday, Leclerc started in third place, while Max Verstappen led the field, and George Russell of Mercedes secured second position.\n\nCurrently, Leclerc finds himself in fourth place in the Formula One drivers’ standings with 191 points, trailing his Ferrari teammate, Lewis Hamilton, who has accumulated 214 points. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship with an impressive 320 points, followed by George Russell on 236 points. Leclerc is looking to claim his first victory at the Singapore circuit, where he has previously set the fastest lap but has yet to triumph in the Grand Prix itself.\n\nWith Ferrari striving to remain competitive against Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren, Leclerc is hopeful that his impressive Sprint Qualifying performance will translate into valuable points over the weekend. Having spent time enjoying the local tea, the reigning champion aims to capitalise on his strong qualifying performance and secure a positive outcome at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has given Formula One fans a glimpse of his life away from the track after a video of him making and drinking traditional Singaporean tea went viral on social media. The video, filmed at Hamza’s Teh Tarik, a tea shop in Singapore, has attracted 190,000 views on Instagram in less than 24 hours. Leclerc is seen mixing the tea before taking a sip, appearing to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}