P1racenews AI automatic summary:
An early setback for Alex Albon and Williams at the Singapore Grand Prix!
Alex Albon had to evacuate his car in the Singapore pit lane due to it being on fire during the opening practice session.
The Williams car stopped outside their pit lane early on, emitting smoke from the rear brakes as the mechanics rushed to address the situation.
After a few minutes of trying to contain the fire, the car was eventually taken back to the garage.
Albon will sit out the rest of the session as the team investigates the rear brake hardware problem.
Williams is optimistic about fixing the issue before the next session, despite the setback during FP1.
The team is coming off a successful race in Baku, where Carlos Sainz achieved a podium finish, entering the Singapore race weekend with a positive momentum.
