P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 action at Singapore Grand Prix DELAYED after early retirement
The second qualifying session at the Singapore Grand Prix was delayed by around five minutes due to an incident involving Pierre Gasly, who suffered an electrical issue causing his car to break down along the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Gasly’s car ended up parked against the barriers near turn 11, leading to yellow flags that affected some drivers’ Q1 laps.
Following the conclusion of Q1, the start of Q2 was postponed as stewards worked to clear Gasly’s car.
Gasly, Gabriel Bortoleto, Lance Stroll, Franco Colapinto, and Esteban Ocon were all eliminated in the first qualifying session.
Despite Colapinto’s recent good performances, Alpine remains at the bottom of the constructors’ championship, with Colapinto starting in 18th and Gasly in 20th for the race.
Additionally, news broke that McLaren confirmed a driver exit amidst the Singapore GP clash, prompting severe punishment, while an incident between Lando Norris and a rival was under FIA investigation.
