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Williams is confident that Alex Albon will be free to take part in FP2 for the F1 Singapore GP after a dramatic pitlane fire in FP1.
Williams team is confident that Alex Albon will be able to participate in FP2 for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix following a pitlane fire during FP1. The incident occurred when Albon noticed smoke coming from the rear brakes of his FW47 after just two exploration laps at Marina Bay Circuit. Despite initially staying in the car, he eventually exited as a precaution. The team, coming off a recent podium finish in Baku with Carlos Sainz, is focused on resolving the issue before the evening session. Williams expressed optimism in their ability to address the rear brake hardware problem before FP2, allowing Albon to resume his track activities. Fernando Alonso posted the fastest time in the initial Singapore session, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend.
