P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Albon missed the bulk of first practice ahead of the Singapore GP following a sudden brake fire.
“Williams team principal James Vowles disclosed that Alex Albon’s car will need a completely new rear end due to a brake fire reaching “1,000 degrees” during first practice at the Marina Bay Circuit. Albon’s FW47 was sidelined for most of first practice at the Singapore Grand Prix following the brake fire caused by a hardware issue that led to rear brake temperatures surpassing 1,000 degrees Celsius. The hardware problem triggered a clamping mechanism resulting in excessive heat buildup in the rear brakes. Albon had to quickly exit the car due to smoke, ending his session and necessitating a repair job before second practice. Vowles identified the repair work as a rear end change involving pre-built components like gearboxes and rear suspension assemblies, making the replacement process more manageable.”
