The qualifying session for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix will have to be delayed due to the weather conditions that affected Saturday’s sprint race. According to the FIA announcement, the qualifying session will start at 21:30 local time, half an hour later than initially planned.
Rain fell on the Marina Bay Circuit just 15 minutes before the start of the race, causing a 30-minute delay to clear the standing water on the track. The sprint race, which was initially scheduled for 17:00, ultimately started at 17:30.
Additionally, the event was extended by five laps behind the safety car due to accidents involving several drivers, such as George Russell, who suffered a crash, and the collision between Lance Stroll and Sergio Pérez. Max Verstappen achieved victory, followed by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
According to the sporting regulations, qualifying cannot begin until three hours after the sprint race ends. Therefore, with the new schedule, the anticipated qualifications for Sunday are adjusted to the current conditions of the championship.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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