Verstappen Leads Piastri in Singapore FP3 Session

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Verstappen Leads Piastri in Singapore FP3 Session

Max Verstappen dominated Free Practice 3 for the Singapore Grand Prix, showcasing exceptional performance in the streets of Singapore. With a time of 1m 30.148s, he led the session, finishing just 0.017 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor, Oscar Piastri.

Top Competitors in Singapore FP3

The session revealed intense competition, with the top five drivers separated by less than one-tenth of a second. Piastri, currently leading the Drivers’ Championship, put in an impressive performance, proving he remains a formidable contender.

Session Highlights

  • 1. Max Verstappen – 1m 30.148s
  • 2. Oscar Piastri – 1m 30.165s
  • 3. George Russell – Mercedes
  • 4. Kimi Antonelli
  • 5. Lando Norris – 1m 30.237s

Norris finished just 0.089 seconds behind Verstappen, highlighting the tight competition among the front runners.

Incidents during the Session

The session faced interruptions, notably due to a crash involving Liam Lawson. The Racing Bulls team is now racing against time to repair Lawson’s car ahead of the qualifying session later today.

Additionally, Lewis Hamilton is under investigation for a potential red flag infringement, which will be reviewed after the session. This could impact his strategy moving forward in the Grand Prix weekend.

As the teams prepare for qualifying this afternoon, the tension and excitement continue to build in Singapore. Fans can look forward to more thrilling action on the track.