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Formula 1 practice race suspended after large lizard invades the track ahead of Singapore Grand Prix

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Formula 1 had what could only be described as the "weirdest red flag ever" during the third and final practice session before the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.

It all unfolded when Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso reported over the radio that he had seen a large lizard in the middle of the track during Saturday's practice session.

Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR24 Mercedes passes a lizard on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 21, 2024, in Singapore, Singapore.  (Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) Race control then suspended the race with a red flag to allow marshals to remove the lizard from the circuit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Two marshals were sent to clear the lizard off the course.

One was given a plastic bag to try and scoop the reptile up, but it proved to be a difficult task. The lizard was naturally not very cooperative, running away from the marshals - much to the amusement of Red Bull racer Daniel Ricciardo, who was spotted laughing as he watched the scene unfold.

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