Practice 1 · Singapore Grand Prix
Russell fastest in Practice 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix
George Russell topped Practice 1 with a 1:32.274, 0.198s clear of Leclerc.
George Russell (Mercedes) set the pace in Practice 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix, with a best lap of 1:32.274, 0.198s quicker than Charles Leclerc. Lando Norris was third, 0.273s off the top.
Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren filled the top of the order, with the top 10 covered by 1.881s and six drivers within a second of the fastest time.
Five of the top 10 set their best laps on the soft tyre.
Carlos Sainz completed the most laps, 31.
Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli was 7th, 1.251s off the pace.
Practice times don't always tell the full story: teams run different fuel loads and programmes, and the order often changes once qualifying runs begin.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best lap | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:32.274 | |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:32.472 | +0.198s |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:32.547 | +0.273s |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:32.773 | +0.499s |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:32.838 | +0.564s |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:33.006 | +0.732s |
| 7 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:33.525 | +1.251s |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:33.723 | +1.449s |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:34.038 | +1.764s |
| 10 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:34.155 | +1.881s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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