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Check out the full results from Free Practice 1 for the 2024 F1 Singapore Grand Prix from the Marina Bay Street Circuit!
In first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris engaged in a tight battle for the top spot, with Leclerc ultimately setting the fastest lap time of 1:31.763s, narrowly edging out Norris by 0.076s. The revised Marina Bay Street Circuit now features four DRS zones, enhancing the competitiveness of the racing. Max Verstappen, the current championship leader, finished fourth in the session, 0.334s behind Leclerc. Despite his victory in Azerbaijan last week, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri struggled and ended up in sixth place, over six-tenths of a second slower than the leader. Overall, the first practice session in Singapore showcased the intense competition among the drivers as they prepare for the weekend’s races.