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2023 Formula 1 Singapore GP
Sep 14, 2023 to Sep 17, 2023
| Marina Bay Street Circuit, SG
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Formula 1 Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP3 & Qualifying
Saturday's action from the 15th round of the 2023 Formula 1 season
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08:53:15 am
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At last, we're go for Q2 in Singapore!
08:52:11 am
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We're two minutes away from a resumption. The FIA says the session will resume at 21:53 local time.
08:51:16 am
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Replays have showed the moment that Verstappen stopped at the end of the pitlane, holding up the Mercedes cars and Leclerc, who voiced their displeasure over the radio. Radio messages between the pitlane and Verstappen don't shed much light on the nature of any potential issue.
08:50:28 am
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Motorsport Images photographer Andy Hone was on the scene for Stroll's shunt and captured some superb shots.
Breaking news
08:48:04 am
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News that Alfa Romeo will retain Guanyu Zhou for a third year alongside Valtteri Bottas means there's no space at the inn for Formula 2 points leader Theo Pourchaire next year. But the Sauber-run team is evaluating Formula 1 testing options for the Frenchman, who is expected to seal the title at its next round in Abu Dhabi with a 25-point margin over Mercedes junior Fred Vesti: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/alfa-evaluating-plan-to-get-pourchaire-into-f1/10520904/
Breaking news
08:45:53 am
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So what is your verdict on the revised layout for this year? F1 drivers have praised them and asked the FIA to make the changes permanent rather than just for the currently scheduled three years: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-drivers-want-new-singapore-layout-to-be-permanent-change/10521001/
08:44:47 am
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08:43:41 am
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Still no word as yet on when Q2 will commence. We'll keep you posted as we know more.
08:42:49 am
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Impeding is going to be a theme of the day. The stewards now report that an incident involving several cars in Turns 16 to 19 will be investigated after the session. No idea who the affected cars are at this stage.
08:41:41 am
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Fair play to Liam Lawson, who made it through Q1 in fourth. That's two Q2 appearances in three races for the Kiwi - and you can hardly hold his Q1 exit in Zandvoort against him given he'd not done any of Friday's practice. By comparison, Nyck de Vries managed just four Q2 appearances in 10 outings with the team.
08:39:03 am
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Just 0.677s covered first to 15th in a tight Q1. How much more pace the drivers we expect to contend for pole have in their lockers we will have to wait and see.
08:37:13 am
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08:35:42 am
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Several drivers have remained in their cars with the dry ice on overdrive. The heat remains an oppressive 29.5 °C, while humidity has climbed up to 77%.
08:34:42 am
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08:32:31 am
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The FIA states a lengthy recovery period is anticipated given fluid has spilled on the track surface, while barrier checks and possible repairs are required. We'll keep you updated as things develop.
08:30:35 am
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If you've just joined us and you're wondering what the hold up is, Lance Stroll had a big shunt in the dying seconds of FP1 and the start of Q2 will be delayed as a result. Read more here: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-singapore-gp-qualifying-red-flagged-after-massive-stroll-crash/10521093/
08:29:36 am
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Now Verstappen has been noted by the stewards for impeding in the pitlane. The plot thickens. It will be investigated after the session.
08:29:03 am
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Replays from Norris's onboard show he had a fair bit of weaving to do to make it through the debris field. Mechanics will be making sure any drivers who had to pass the wrecked Aston didn't pick up any shards in places they aren't wanted.
08:27:22 am
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The timing of the red flag with many of the top runners unable to complete their final runs contributed to a topsy-turvy 2005 Japanese GP look to the Q1 order, with Tsunoda top ahead of Perez, Hulkenberg, Lawson and Magnussen. A good session for the underdogs.
08:25:53 am
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Unsurprisingly, the start of Q2 will be delayed as the extensive cleanup operation continues.
08:23:42 am
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Joining Stroll in taking an early bath are Bottas, Piastri, Sargeant and Zhou. Albon was the man right on the bubble in 15th.
08:23:13 am
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Stroll was at the bottom of the timesheets and looking to emulate others making a huge improvement at the time of his crash. That locks him into a Q1 exit, although his car would hardly have been in a fit state to contest Q2 in any case. A big rebuild ahead for Aston coming up before tomorrow's race.
08:22:09 am
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That was a truly violent hit for Stroll, his car shedding wheels across the road. Norris does well to avoid a wheel traversing the road in front of him. Stroll is now out of the car, thankfully.
Crash
08:21:02 am
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The Aston Martin had a huge wobble over the kerb at the final corner which spat Stroll into the Tec-Pro barriers on the outside of the circuit. It's a big impact, but fortunately the Canadian messages over the radio to inform his team that he's okay.
Red flag
08:19:45 am
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Huge shunt for Lance Stroll at the final corner, the red flags are out.
08:18:55 am
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Big improvements are certainly happening! Tsunoda goes fastest, Magnussen into second!
08:18:05 am
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Stroll, Sargeant, Albon, Bottas and Zhou are the men facing the drop as things stand. Can any of them rescue themselves?
08:17:13 am
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The final flyers are underway. Now or never for those looking to secure safe passage into Q2.
08:15:55 am
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The two currently on the bubble are Haas drivers Magnussen and Hulkenberg. A 1m32.5 is anticipated to be the cutoff for Q2 progression, with a 0.6s track improvement expected, Hulkenberg is informed by engineer Gary Gannon.
08:14:50 am
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Everybody has come into the pits to bolt on a fresh set of softs for the final run. Who will fall at the first hurdle?
08:13:27 am
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Ocon has brushed the wall at Turn 5. That's what you call leaving absolutely no margin.
08:12:59 am
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Sargeant will indeed be investigated after the session for impeding Stroll. Both are currently in the drop zone along with Albon and the two Alfas.
Stopwatch
08:12:06 am
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Lots of drivers are improving now, as Alonso's first effort puts him solidly into the top 10. Verstappen has gone quickest on a 1m32.398s, but Sainz then goes faster again on a 1m32.339s to surge into the top spot. Leclerc can only improve to third on a 1m32.406s.
08:10:57 am
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That soon changes as Ocon and Tsunoda slip above FP2-FP3 leader Sainz into the top 10. Gasly then usurps both, plus Verstappen, to go sixth.
08:09:49 am
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The Alpines, Tsunoda, Alonso and Albon are yet to set a time and so currently occupy the bottom five.
08:08:56 am
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Stroll is none too happy with one of the Williams drivers, let's see if that alleged impeding incident gets picked up by the stewards.
Stopwatch
08:08:03 am
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Russell goes fastest on a 1m32.478! He's 0.045s faster than Leclerc, while Hamilton slots into fifth between the two Red Bulls.
08:06:52 am
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Piastri has gone fifth, ahead of Sainz. What can the two Mercedes do?
Stopwatch
08:05:56 am
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Now Leclerc swoops to the top on a 1m32.523s, 0.033s faster than Norris.
08:05:22 am
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Verstappen clocks in third for now, behind Norris and his team-mate. Sainz's opening gambit puts him fourth.
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Published: Sep 16, 2023, 1:53 PM
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