George Russell tops Singapore GP practice session ahead of penalties
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
George Russell of Mercedes secured the fastest lap during the practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari followed closely, finishing 0.198 seconds behind. The session saw an all-British top three with Lando Norris in third. Russell will be starting from the back for the race due to a penalty for exceeding engine component limits. Air quality warnings due to haze impacted conditions for the event, prompting advisories for those outdoors. The next significant action is the sprint qualifying scheduled for later today.
- •Russell leads practice session ahead of Charles Leclerc.
- •Lando Norris finishes third; all top five on soft tires.
- •Russell penalized for engine component use, starting from the back.
- •Sprint qualifying takes place at 13:30 BST today.
- •Singapore affected by air quality warnings due to haze.
- 10:31 AMRacer — ‘Old’ Mercedes serves Russell well in Singapore GP practice
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Russell fastest from Leclerc in Singapore practice
"George Russell topped the sole practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.
"Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- RacerOct 9, 2026, 10:31 AM‘Old’ Mercedes serves Russell well in Singapore GP practice
George Russell topped the sole practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 9:51 AMRussell fastest from Leclerc in Singapore practice
Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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