P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc pipped Lando Norris to top the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc emerged as the fastest driver in the first Formula 1 practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lando Norris. FP1 results, held in the daytime, provide some insights into the potential pecking order for the weekend. It seems a McLaren vs Ferrari battle at the front is likely, similar to previous races in Monza and Baku. Leclerc set a lap time of 1m31.763s, surpassing Norris by a mere 0.076 seconds, hinting at more performance potential. Behind them, Carlos Sainz slotted into third, with Max Verstappen showing strength as the lead Red Bull driver in fourth. Sergio Perez faced challenges, finishing 14th, while Oscar Piastri and Yuki Tsunoda delivered solid performances. Daniel Ricciardo faces pressure for his F1 future, and Mercedes kept their pace hidden with Hamilton and Russell securing middle grid positions on harder tires.
