P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Albon stated that if he wouldn’t have learned less ahead of this weekend’s F1 Singapore GP if he’d “stayed at home” on Friday, after truncated running, including a fiery early exit from FP1.
Alex Albon expressed frustration over the lack of learning due to a troubled Friday at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, including an early exit from FP1.
Despite Williams mechanics’ efforts to fix a rear brake issue, multiple incidents and red flags disrupted Albon’s sessions, making it difficult to gather strategic insights for the race.
Albon described it as one of the worst Fridays of the season, attributing the disjointed track time to potentially compromising his entire weekend.
In contrast, Carlos Sainz had a more positive Friday, finishing P8 in both practice sessions and focusing on setup improvements for the race.
Sainz emphasized the importance of qualifying and setup changes to maximize performance, staying optimistic despite challenges with tire competitiveness.
