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Singapore Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc quickest, Max Verstappen second fastest at FP3 ahead of qualifying

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the quickest driver in FP3 at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon. The Monegasque driver put down a time of 1:57.782 seconds in a session that was initially blighted by heavy rain which led standing water to collect in patches across the track. Ad That led drivers to be initially reluctant to get onto the circuit, but as more cars got out on the tarmac, the water was forced off the racing line.

Charles Leclerc fastest in rain-hit FP3 in Singapore

Charles Leclerc went fastest as the final practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix was hit by heavy rain, limiting running drastically.

'Qualifying is important' - Charles Leclerc frustrated with limited Ferrari track time in free practice sessions

Charles Leclerc was frustrated with Ferrari’s limited running in FP1 and 2 at the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday. Ferrari were unable to get out on the track as much as they would have liked, with a couple of problems, meaning rival teams got out on the circuit for more testing. Ad However, Leclerc was second quickest in the second runout and teammate Carlos Sainz was fastest overall, and the Monegasque was largely content to look on the bright side.

Carlos Sainz Leads Ferrari One-Two As Max Verstappen Struggles In Singapore

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc powered their Ferraris to a one-two in second practice Friday for the Singapore Grand Prix, while runaway championship leader Max Verstappen and Red Bull struggled on Formula One's return to Asia. The Dutchman celebrated his 25th birthday Friday with a cake in the Red Bull team hospitality before the first session, then spent most of the second in the garage with mechanics working on his front suspension set-up. Verstappen, who can retain his Formula One world championship with a race win on Sunday if other results go his way, did emerge late in the hour-long session for one qualifying simulation lap.

Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc in Ferrari one-two in Singapore GP practice

Ferrari one-two at the end of Friday's Formula One practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. The 28-year-old lapped the 5km Marina Bay track in one minute, 42.587 seconds to end the day 0.208 seconds quicker than Leclerc. George Russell continued to show promise for Mercedes, after team mate Lewis Hamilton went quickest in Friday's opening session, with the third-fastest time, 0.324 seconds adrift.

'Most important you are quick over one lap' - Max Verstappen not worried by Singapore GP pace

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was not worried by Ferrari’s impressive pace in FP2 at the Singapore Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Dutchman has the chance to win his second successive world championship if things go his way this weekend, but Carlos Sainz was quickest in the second session on Friday, with teammate Charles Leclerc second fastest.

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.

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Singapore Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc quickest, Max Verstappen second fastest at FP3 ahead of qualifying

Charles Leclerc fastest in rain-hit FP3 in Singapore

'Qualifying is important' - Charles Leclerc frustrated with limited Ferrari track time in free practice sessions

Carlos Sainz Leads Ferrari One-Two As Max Verstappen Struggles In Singapore

Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc in Ferrari one-two in Singapore GP practice

'Most important you are quick over one lap' - Max Verstappen not worried by Singapore GP pace

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

Singapore GP: Carlos Sainz fastest in FP2