P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell’s Singapore practice was brought to an early end following the crash.
George Russell explained that he couldn’t finish testing F1’s cooling vest during the Singapore GP practice due to his crash and subsequent early retirement. The crash occurred when he lost control under braking for Turn 16, hitting the barrier and damaging the front wing. Following the heat hazard declaration by the FIA with temperatures expected over 31 degrees Celsius, Russell was unable to return to the track to continue testing the cooling vests. He clarified that the system was not functional at the time of the incident. Despite the setback, Russell acknowledged the importance of the crash happening in practice rather than during qualifying. Reflecting on the challenging Friday practice sessions, he remained optimistic about the evolving track conditions in Singapore and looked forward to the upcoming sessions.
