2018 Singapore GP: Practices and Qualifying

[mwk360]

vettel radio'd rear of the car stepping out

[512 TR]

according to ricciardo, they have the best race pace whilst mercedes and ferrari look equal but RB will lose out on about 3-4ths in quali 3

That's why qualifying will be so crucial around here. We need both cars infront of both Mercs. The probable SC/VSC also has to come at the exact right time. Could be one-stoppers instead of two-stoppers because of that.

[jgonzalesm6]

I believe Singapore has had an SC/VSC since its inception since 2008.

[mwk360]

conditions in fp3 very close to quali & race according to Anthony

[mwk360]

I believe Singapore has had an SC/VSC since its inception since 2008.

That's why qualifying will be so crucial around here. We need both cars infront of both Mercs. The probable SC/VSC also has to come at the exact right time. Could be one-stoppers instead of two-stoppers because of that.

100%

[512 TR]

We have two sets of softs (one for each driver). No running on them as of now, right? Maybe Kimi should ge out and try it just to get some data.

Two SC's in the race could swap it back to two-stoppers though.

[mwk360]

most beautiful lap from seb there

[tifosi1993]

SF71-H...what an incredible car. Also awesome lap from Vettel.

[512 TR]

Also, what if they red flag the race at some point because of a crash? Will that bring out the first standing restart or is that still not in the rules. That's should have been done in Baku after Grosjean's error.

[ferrari1.8t]

“Vettel opens up the gap at the front with a 1:38.054. That's an improvement of around 1.958s. That was an impressive lap.”

“Back to that Vettel lap - it looked very well hooked up. Despite his errors and the pressure I think it's going to take something special to deny him pole later today. Verstappen is out, on the soft tyre, but we might start to see some quick times from the Red Bull now.”

[nani_s23]

Still .2-3ths left on that vet lap

[tifosi1993]

It will take something incredible to beat Vettel-Ferrari combo today.

[chinmay]

Never seen a more slower lap than that, 1.38 only? Hamilton or Alonso or half a dozen other drivers would have done a mid 1.36 in that Ferrari. Vettel must go!

[ferrari1.8t]

Hamilton to Mercedes: "I can't gain four tenths in that first sector". That's about the time he lost to Vettel on that most recent run.

The tears have started...cue Jesus talks and divine intervention lol

[jgonzalesm6]

Never seen a more slower lap than that, 1.38 only? Hamilton or Alonso or half a dozen other drivers would have done a mid 1.36 in that Ferrari. Vettel must go!

Relax, it's only free practice. Wait till quali.

[IulianFerrari]

Never seen a more slower lap than that, 1.38 only? Hamilton or Alonso or half a dozen other drivers would have done a mid 1.36 in that Ferrari. Vettel must go!

That sad part is that you aren't even a troll...

[Hornet]

The best conclusion we can hope for is Ferrari 1-2, with Vettel winning and Lewis most likely will be after Ferrari taking 3rd.
This way, we can cut the gap by 1/3

[mwk360]

Dang how is mercs still running after like 5 laps i think they still out on hypers

[IulianFerrari]

The best conclusion we can hope for is Ferrari 1-2, with Vettel winning and Lewis most likely will be after Ferrari taking 3rd.
This way, we can cut the gap by 1/3

Yeah our boys should at least get a 1-2. Glad we stay humble...

[tifosi1993]

Red Bull 1.1-1.2 sec behind Ferrari...I guess they're gonna blame the engine again.

[mwk360]

Mercs did a run on hypers def with more fuel than ferrari. I still think it rreally close

[mwk360]

Red Bull 1.1-1.2 sec behind Ferrari...I guess they're gonna blame the engine again.

And on cue from max

[512 TR]

Red Bull 1.1-1.2 sec behind Ferrari...I guess they're gonna blame the engine again.

Newey looked really puzzled in the garage. Very unlike him.

[Ferrarichamp]

So Merc will prolly undercut with Bottas?

[jgonzalesm6]

Good FP3 session for both drivers.

[IulianFerrari]

So Merc will prolly undercut with Bottas?

No. Italy strategy once again from them probably. Keep Bottas out as much as possible, to slow down the Ferraris for Hamilton

[tifosi1993]

Newey looked really puzzled in the garage. Very unlike him.

Missing those sweet EBD's.

[nani_s23]

Very disappointed with RB..!! Thought they would outqualify mercs. But it doesn’t look like that.
It’s ferrari pole to loose. Good from kimi.

I want RB to pick up their pace. Problem with them is, they are unable to switch on HS.

[ferrari1.8t]

Red Bull 1.1-1.2 sec behind Ferrari...I guess they're gonna blame the engine again.

We heard Verstappen complaining about intermittent engine problems earlier, while they also opted to do their laps while the track was at its busiest.... but replays of Verstappen's lap show it was just scrappy throughout.

[icedeepan]

Mercs did a run on hypers def with more fuel than ferrari. I still think it rreally close

Seb is special around here, the gap might be smaller but it will take something big to deny him pole around here.