Verstappen Leads Final Practice in Singapore

Verstappen Tops Final Practice Ahead of Piastri and RussellMax Verstappen proved his pace ahead of qualifying by setting the fastest time in the final practice session (FP3) at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver clocked a swift lap with soft tyres, positioning himself as the frontrunner heading into the crucial Saturday afternoon session.Oscar Piastri of McLaren showcased impressive speed in the closing minutes, finishing second fastest, just over a tenth behind Verstappen. George Russell, representing Mercedes, completed the top three, indicating a tightly contested battle among the teams.While Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were close behind, neither could match Verstappen’s one-lap performance, though their times suggested a potentially close fight in qualifying. Both Ferraris experimented with new upgrades, bringing added intrigue to the session.The final hour of practice in Singapore was marked by steady improvements as the track temperature rose, giving drivers increased grip. Multiple drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez, used the session to assess car balance and tyre wear, with only minor incidents as everyone avoided major mistakes.Teams will now switch focus to qualifying, where grid position is crucial on the narrow and challenging Singapore Circuit . With Verstappen’s rapid lap, rivals will be aiming to close the gap and challenge Red Bull’s dominance.Team V.DIR-LNK-FRM-UAE