Summary
Fernando Alonso was the fastest in the first practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix. Alonso outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen in this session. The practice was not indicative of the race conditions, as it was held during the day, while the race will occur at night.
Key Facts
- Fernando Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, recorded the fastest lap in the first practice.
- Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and Max Verstappen from Red Bull were second and third fastest, respectively.
- McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished fifth and sixth in the session.
- Alonso led Leclerc by 0.150 seconds and Verstappen by 0.276 seconds.
- The session took place in daylight, while the actual race will be held at night.
- Fernando Alonso is known to perform well at Singapore's Marina Bay street track.
- Lance Stroll, Alonso's teammate, had a slower time due to seat issues and testing new parts.
- McLaren leads the constructors' championship and could clinch it in Singapore unless Mercedes or Ferrari score significantly more points.
