P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen tops the times in final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, but it is oh so tight at the top
During the qualifying session at Marina Bay Street Circuit, the top five drivers were incredibly close, with just 0.089s separating them. Verstappen ultimately secured the top spot with a time of 1:30.148s with a new front wing on his Red Bull.
A post-session investigation was initiated for Lewis Hamilton due to a red-flag infringement, which, if confirmed, will lead to a 10-place grid penalty.
Liam Lawson faced a challenging session, crashing twice during practice and impacting his Racing Bulls severely, leaving his team with significant rebuild work ahead of qualifying.
Max Verstappen positioned himself as a strong contender for pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, while surprises like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli showed promising speed during the session.
The session ramped up in the final 15 minutes with teams focusing on low-fuel, soft-tyre, qualifying simulation runs, where drivers like Norris, Piastri, and Verstappen showcased their potential to be in the mix for pole position.
Ultimately, Antonelli managed to finish just 0.089s behind the fastest time, highlighting the intense competition and close margins during the qualifying session at Marina Bay.
