P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Norris on 'very generous' help from Sainz to finish P2 at Singapore
The Singapore Grand Prix in 2023 was an incredibly thrilling race, with cars fighting for the lead throughout. Mercedes made a strategic move by bringing both their cars in for fresh tires during the virtual safety car period, and it paid off. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were much faster than the front three drivers who were on older tires, and they had a real chance of winning. Russell overtook Charles Leclerc and caught up to Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris who were battling for the lead. Sainz, realizing the threat from the Mercedes drivers, dropped back to give Norris an advantage in defending his position. Norris successfully defended his position from Russell and Hamilton, securing P2 on the podium. Despite a small collision with the wall on the last lap, Norris was able to continue, unlike Russell whose race ended with a crash. Norris praised Sainz for his help, and he matched his best F1 result with a well-deserved second place finish.
Source: Crash
