George Russell Sets Fastest Practice Time at Singapore Grand Prix
· Sports · BBC Sport, The Race
Mercedes driver George Russell led the sole practice session ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.198 seconds. McLaren driver Lando Norris finished third fastest, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and McLaren's Oscar Piastri completed the top five on soft-compound tyres. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was the fastest driver using medium tyres, finishing sixth overall. The practice took place under air-quality warnings in Singapore caused by wildfire haze from Indonesia, prompting advisories for citizens to limit outdoor activities.
Why it matters
Air pollution from Indonesian wildfires threatens outdoor schedules and health conditions for participants and spectators at the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
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