Charles Leclerc set the pace in the opening practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris.
Ferrari have introduced a new front wing for this weekend as they look to improve on their performance from a week ago in Azerbaijan.
Leclerc and Norris exchanged times at the top of the timesheets, with their initial runs completed on the hard and medium tyres, respectively. Leclerc’s top time was just under a tenth quicker than Norris, with Ferrari’s advantage coming in the final two-thirds of the lap.The Marina Bay Street Circuit isn’t expected to suit the RB20 this weekend, as the Dutchman ended the session fourth-fastest with a 1m32.097s.
Piastri’s early running was curtailed by an unusual issue in his McLaren garage, where they were unable to detach one of the wheels.
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