P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen topped an ultra-close final practice session before qualifying at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secured the top spot in the final practice session ahead of qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, indicating a tight competition awaits.
Red Bull’s momentum from consecutive wins was reinforced by Verstappen’s impressive performance, with a fastest time of 1m30.148s in FP3.
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showed competitive pace, with Piastri narrowly trailing Verstappen by 0.017s.
However, Piastri’s strong performance was overshadowed by a potential yellow flag infringement, which was ultimately dismissed by the stewards.
The session also saw Liam Lawson’s second crash of the weekend, leading to a red flag incident at Turn 7.
The full session results highlighted Verstappen’s supremacy, with notable performances from George Russell, Carlos Sainz, and Nico Hulkenberg.
