The driver from Madrid followed by his teammate Charles Leclerc finishes at the top of the time table for the second free practice of the Singapore GP, with George Russell third and Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton closing the ‘top 5’. Fernando Alonso, slightly better than in the morning, was 8th.
The fall of the night in Marina Bay was very good for Ferrari, who finished the session with both drivers at the top of the time table. the best was Carlos Sainzwho made it clear that he still has a lot to say in the remainder of the season, even if it is very difficult.
The best news for those who hope that this weekend the World Cup will not be sentenced is that not only Sainz finished first, but charles leclerc followed him with George Russell completing the ‘top 3’.
Though Max Verstappen He didn’t push to the maximum, as usual, he didn’t go past the fourth fastest time and that suggests that there may be a fight on Sunday. The race pace shown by Red Bull was clearly below expectations, as Sergio Perez He finished very far, 9th, behind riders like Stephen Ocon (6th), Valtteri Bottas (7th) and Fernando Alonso (8th).
Although it was a reasonably quiet session, there was one breath-taking image in the AlphaTauri box. of the single-seater Pierre Gasley A flare came out that, without affecting anyone, did notably worry everyone present, including the pilot himself who left by himself.
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Beyond these problems, it was clear that the evolution of the track can give a lot of play to the drivers who decide to go against the foot with their tires and bet on the soft instead of the medium or vice versa.
Free Time Table 2 Singapore Grand Prix
It is not at all clear who starts as the great favorite for qualifying, since the good pace of the Ferraris has been a surprise for Red Bull, but nobody leaves out of the bets a Verstappen aware that he can make history.
Photos: Scuderia Ferrari