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Russell tops sole Singapore GP practice ahead of sprint qualifying
October 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
George Russell set the fastest time in Singapore's only practice session, leading Charles Leclerc ahead of Saturday's sprint qualifying.
- Russell's 1:32.274 on soft tyres led Leclerc by 0.198 seconds, with Lando Norris third.
- Russell will start Sunday's race from the back after receiving an engine penalty.
- Kimi Antonelli, running Mercedes' new aero package, finished seventh after an off at Turn 16 under a yellow flag.
- Max Verstappen was fastest on medium tyres in sixth, 0.732 seconds off the pace.