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Wolff urges FIA to take action as Red Bull deny salary cap breach accusations

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has demanded Formula One's governing body the FIA take robust action over reports Red Bull broke the rules when Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to last year's world championship. On the eve of the Singapore Grand Prix - a race which could see Verstappen secure his second title in as many seasons - his controversial maiden triumph is under the microscope amid allegations his Red Bull team overspent. F1 introduced a budget cap of 145 million (€148m) last year.

Lewis Hamilton Fastest In Singapore Ahead Of Title-Chasing Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton went quickest Friday in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen who is on the verge of retaining his world championship. The British driver initially complained about his Mercedes having no "driveability" over team radio before scorching round the Marina Bay Circuit in 1min 43.033sec, 0.084sec ahead of Red Bull's Verstappen. It was the first time Hamilton had topped the timesheets in any session this year, giving him hope of being able to score a first victory and maintain his run of winning a race in every season since his 2007 debut.

Singapore GP: Carlos Sainz fastest in FP2

Carlos Sainz went fastest in FP2 at the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Carlos Sainz quickest in Ferrari one-two at Singapore FP2 with Max Verstappen fourth

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was quickest in the second practice session on Friday for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Italian team’s aim is to win this weekend in order to keep Red Bull’s Max Verstappen from winning his second consecutive Formula 1 championship — although it now looks a case of when, not if, for the Dutchman.