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Charles Leclerc topped Lando Norris for the top spot in opening practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari, the winner from last year’s race, is anticipating another strong weekend in Singapore…
Charles Leclerc outperformed Lando Norris to secure the top spot in the opening practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix, with Ferrari aiming for another strong weekend considering their recent performance in Azerbaijan. Leclerc set an impressive benchmark time of 1m31.763s, narrowly beating Norris by 0.076s. Ferrari’s optimism was further reinforced by Carlos Sainz, who finished third and showcased the potential of their new front wing design for Singapore. Max Verstappen of Red Bull struggled and ended up in fourth place, 0.334s off the pace, as teams emphasized the limited significance of daytime practice sessions compared to the night-time race conditions. Yuki Tsunoda and Oscar Piastri followed closely behind, while Daniel Ricciardo faced challenges with a stuck aero rake, ultimately finishing seventh. Alex Albon rounded out the top 10, with a competitive field featuring several notable drivers in preparation for the upcoming races.
