Reptilian interloper leads to suspended practice session at Singapore Grand Prix

A lizard stopped play in the concluding practice for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix.

McLaren’s Lando Norris led the way, four tenths clear of Mercedes’ George Russell, with Oscar Piastri third. Max Verstappen, only 15th on Friday, finished fourth – 0.894 seconds adrift of Norris.

But the one-hour session had to be suspended for four minutes when a monitor lizard found its way on to the temporary street circuit.

"We are told the track is clear, but just have a look for the lizard," Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso was told over the radio.

"No, it is in the middle of the track," Alonso replied. With the running red-flagged, a marshal began pursuit of the reptile, chasing it in an attempt to scoop it off the track.

It wouldn't be Singapore without a lizard on track!