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Verstappen lays down marker in final Singapore practice
Max Verstappen led a tightly contested final practice at the Singapore GP, beating Oscar Piastri by 0.017 seconds; Liam Lawson crashed again, causing a red flag.
- Max Verstappen led a red‑flagged final practice at Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore on Oct 4, 2025, posting 1:30.148 as FP3 ended with the top five separated by under a tenth.
- The session was halted after 15 minutes when Liam Lawson lost control at Turn 7 and hit the wall, prompting barrier repairs before resuming with 35 minutes remaining.
- Oscar Piastri produced a late 1:30.165 lap to move up to P2, with Russell just 0.049s behind and Antonelli and Norris matching 1:30.237, all behind Verstappen.
- Hamilton's probe and Lawson's damaged car may alter grid and team strategies for the evening session as stewards investigate an alleged red-flag infringement and Racing Bulls race to repair.
- The tight FP3 order and title maths raise the stakes for tonight's qualifying as Max Verstappen seeks a third straight win to cut a 69‑point gap to Piastri, while McLaren could clinch the constructors' title with a podium.
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