Singapore GP: Charles Leclerc takes pole position
Charles Leclerc will start the Singapore GP on pole position ahead of Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton.
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Red Bull's Christian Horner threatens legal action over ‘fictitious claims’ from Mercedes
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has accused rival boss Toto Wolff of “hugely defamatory, fictitious claims” and threatened legal action against Mercedes amid the cheat row overshadowing this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
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.
Red Bull's Christian Horner threatens legal action over 'fictitious claims' from Toto Wolff
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has accused rival boss Toto Wolff of "hugely defamatory, fictitious claims" and threatened legal action against Mercedes amid the cheat row overshadowing this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. In a fiery, and tense press conference on Saturday, Horner insisted he is "absolutely confident" Red Bull did not overspend as Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to last year's controversial championship. Horner also suggested the accusations that Red Bull broke F1's budget cap have been planted to take the spotlight away from Verstappen, who could claim his second title in as many seasons on Sunday.
Christian Horner insists Red Bull are 'not aware' of any budget cap breach as Toto Wolff calls it 'heavyweight' issue
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted he is “not aware” of any budget cap breach after reports circulated suggesting two teams exceeded the spending limit during the 2021 season. F1 introduced a budget cap for 2021 of $145 million, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff calling any excess spending a “heavyweight issue”.
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.
Toto Wolff urges FIA to enforce regulations over reported Red Bull budget breach
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.
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.