Carlos Sainz Jnr took pole position in a qualifying session full of surprises as Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were eliminated in Q2.
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Sainz completes Ferrari sweep of all three practice sessions in Singapore
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr put Ferrari quickest for the third successive practice session in Singapore which saw four different teams in the top four places.
Lawson ‘can’t settle for anything less than F1’ for 2024
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson says he does not want to settle for “anything less” than Formula 1 now he has experienced racing in the championship.
Albon hopeful of avoiding grid penalty after early end to practice
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Albon hopeful of avoiding grid penalty • Wolff comments on Verstappen ‘not intelligent’ • “No doors closed for Pourchaire”
Ferrari’s rivals fear they have pace in hand – but can Red Bull find theirs?
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari were clearly the strongest team on Friday in Singapore, but Red Bull know they have more pace to find for qualifying.
Ferrari fastest, Red Bull seventh and eighth in second practice
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set the fastest time just ahead of team mate Charles Leclerc in the second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Leclerc avoids lizards to lead Ferrari one-two in opening practice
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc led team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr in opening practice for the Singapore Grand Prix despite a lizard disrupting proceedings.
Ferrari pair braced for “much closer” fight with rivals after strong Monza showing
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr both say they hope to be the closest team to Red Bull in Singapore this weekend.
Alpine’s Monza woes weren’t down to power unit deficit – Ocon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine’s Monza woes not down to power unit • Hamilton not contacted by Massa’s lawyers • Armstrong runs first oval test
Drivers hope ‘dull’ Singapore races may be ‘more exciting’ after track change
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are hopeful the removal of four corners from the Singapore Grand Prix circuit will make for a more exciting race.
Williams’ car appears for first time in special Singapore Grand Prix livery
Formula 1
Posted onThe special livery selected by fans that Williams will use for the next three races has been seen on the FW45 for the first time.
Zhou gets third season alongside Bottas, Pourchaire named reserve driver
Formula 1
Posted onZhou Guanyu will remain alongside Valtteri Bottas at the team currently known as Alfa Romeo in 2024. Theo Pourchaire will be their reserve driver.
Alonso praises FIA race direction for “good timing” in recent rounds
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin driver Fernando Alonso praised the FIA for how it avoided potentially dangerous situations at the last two race weekends.
Track changes, car changes, same winner? Six Singapore GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onWill a modified layout change the complexion of the Marina Bay circuit? These are the talking points for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Classic F1 car runs “even more fun” using sustainable fuels – Vettel
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin won’t sacrifice ’23 – Horner • Sustainable fuels “more fun” – Vettel • Winning Indy 500 “big goal” for Palou
Exclusive: Sargeant on why he must drive “on a knife’s edge” to earn a second season
Interview
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Logan Sargeant discusses his challenges as a rookie and why he’s hopeful of remaining on the 2024 grid.
Mercedes ‘slipped on simple things’ by “overanalysing” – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes ‘slipped up on simple things’ – Russell • Singapore changes could suit Williams • Antonelli extends FREC lead
Who should Red Bull run in their second F1 team in 2024?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich two drivers should Red Bull run in their junior F1 team currently known as AlphaTauri in 2024? Have your say in this week’s poll.
Toyota survives chaotic start for one-two win at home
WEC
Posted onToyota survived a messy start to the Six Hours of Fuji to chase down Porsche Penske and take a home one-two finish in Japan.
Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities as a competitor and person’ – Stella
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities’ • F1, FIA given until “mid-October” for Massa response • Point on merit “important” for Alfa Romeo