Summary
During a practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix, Alex Albon's Williams car caught fire in the pit lane. The fire was located near the car's brakes, and the incident forced the team to withdraw from the session.
Key Facts
- Alex Albon's Williams car caught fire in the pit lane during the Singapore Grand Prix practice session.
- The fire originated around the brakes of the car's rear end.
- Williams mechanics used CO2 extinguishers in an attempt to put out the fire.
- The crew initially tried to move the car into the garage but returned it to the pit lane due to thick smoke.
- Albon exited the car safely as efforts to control the fire continued.
- The fire caused damage to the car's rear components and carbon fiber parts.
- Albon could not continue in the practice session due to the damage.
- Williams plans to assess the damage and its impact on the rest of the race weekend.
