P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso beat the Ferraris, McLarens and Max Verstappen’s Red Bull to set the pace for Aston Martin in first practice for F1’s 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, as Alex Albon’s Williams suffered a rear brake fire
Fernando Alonso outperformed the top teams in the first practice session of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, leading the way for Aston Martin. Alex Albon’s Williams encountered a rear brake fire, causing him to miss the remainder of FP1.
Aston Martin opted for a different tire strategy, using medium compound tires while others started on hard compound tires. Charles Leclerc showed strong pace for Ferrari, briefly leading before Alonso set the best time, followed closely by Leclerc.
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Oscar Piastri were among the top drivers, with Alonso maintaining the lead with impressive lap times. Esteban Ocon’s Haas rounded out the top 10, while Mercedes tested a new front wing profile during the session.
Stroll struggled in 18th place, far off Alonso’s pace. Overall, the session showcased the competitive nature of the field, with various teams and drivers showing strong performance.
