Lewis Hamilton Under Investigation as Verstappen Records Fastest Lap in Final Practice
Seven time world champion Hamilton is being investigated over a potential red flag infringement following final practice at the Singapore Grand Prix, which was topped by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Event Overview
Hamilton reportedly accelerated through the final chicane of Turns 16 and 17 after the practice was halted because of a accident by Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson.
Should Hamilton be found guilty of the alleged breach, he may face a starting position penalty for the next Grand Prix.
Session Results
Verstappen finished only 0.017 seconds in front of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, the present points leader, with less than a tenth of a second separating the first five competitors.
- George Russell (Mercedes) – third
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 4th
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 5th
The gap separating Piastri and his teammate was only 0.072s, with Norris behind by twenty-five points in the championship with seven rounds remaining.
Additional Notable Drives
Aston Martin’s Alonso, who had displayed impressive speed in the previous sessions, had a more subdued run, concentrating mainly on long-run performance.
Alonso’s soft-tyre lap at the conclusion of the practice was ruined when Williams’ Alex Albon spun off at Turn 13, located at the end of the Anderson Bridge.
Additional times featured:
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 6th
- Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – seventh
- Hamilton (Mercedes) – eighth
- Hulkenberg (Sauber) – ninth
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – tenth
