Singapore Grand Prix Grid-Deciding Session Live Coverage: Important Events Take Place
Introduction
The Red Bull driver is muscling his way back into the championship battle after securing victories in the previous two races. However, to truly increase the pressure on his McLaren rivals, he must accomplish something he’s yet to achieve in his F1 career: claim victory at Marina Bay.
The Singapore street circuit is the sole track on the current calendar he is yet to conquer. A victory here would send a strong statement across the pit lane to his competitors from McLaren. After setting the fastest time in today’s last practice session – a narrow 0.017sec ahead of Piastri with Norris fifth – the defending champion knows today’s grid-setting session could be decisive.
Singapore is one of the most favorable tracks for drivers who start from pole, with two-thirds of the official grands prix claimed by the driver who started from pole position – including Norris in the previous season. Verstappen has yet to secure pole here, either. Red Bull will be aiming that this particular milestone will be achieved this weekend. The qualifying session starts at 2pm (BST).
Hamilton Under Threat of Starting Grid Sanction
The Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is under investigation for a possible violation under red flag conditions in the last practice run, which was halted after Liam Lawson of RacingBulls had an accident. Race officials are examining whether Hamilton sped up through a chicane while during the red flag period. Should the investigation confirm this, he will incur a starting position drop on race day.
The grid-deciding session in Singapore always delivers high drama and unexpected twists.
- The championship leader aims to break his Singapore duck.
- The seven-time champion faces a stewards’ inquiry for a potential rules breach.
- Qualifying is set to begin at 2pm BST.
