FP1 & FP2 - Singapore GP report: Ferrari

Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen ended the second free practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix setting the second and fourth fastest times respectively. The Spaniard completed 28 laps, the best in 1.47.623, while the Finn did 29, stopping the clocks in 1.48.031.

In the second session, as in the first, the drivers continued to work on set-up and tyre work, this time running the Pirelli Supersofts, comparing them with the Softs. In the final part of the session, the Scuderia drivers, like almost all the others, did some long runs to simulate various stages of the race.

Fastest was Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes with a 1.47.490, while between the two F14 Ts, squeezed Daniel Ricciardo in the Red Bull, Free practice three kicks off at 18h00 (12h00 CET.)

Fernando Alonso

“As always, Friday in Singapore is a bit different to what it is at other tracks, as its
characteristics mean it is one of a kind and driving here at night is always exciting. The
feeling is more or less the same as usual on a first day of practice, as we were reasonably
competitive in both sessions and we got through the programme without any problems.
The two compounds we have for this race behaved as expected and of the two, the
Supersoft produced more grip. The restrictions on radio communication did not affect
our work much and it was a regular day from that point of view and everything went off
as normal.” !

Kimi Raikkonen

“Overall this was a positive day, even if, as usual, there is room for improvement. In the
first session we concentrated on looking at different set-up solutions and on my first set
of Soft tyres I managed to do a good lap, then unfortunately some technical niggles
prevented me from getting the most out of the second set. At the end of the session I
had a problem with the brakes overheating, but the team managed to sort it out quickly
and prepare the car for the second session. The changes we made to the set-up
improved the handling of the car and with the Supersoft tyres there was plenty of grip.”