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Sainz ahead of Leclerc in second free practice at Marina Bay
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) set his best time this Friday ahead of his partner Monegasque Charles Leclercin the second free practice Singapore Grand Prix17 days of Formula One World Championshipdisputed in marina bay circuit.
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In his best attempt, Sainz covered 5,063 meters of the Singapore track in 1:42.587,000. He is 208 thousand times less than Leclerc.All set fastest laps on soft tyres, Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) Having turned 25 this Friday and given his first chance to leave the World Cup on Sunday, the mathematical verdict – the championship’s preeminent leader – signed for the fourth time. rice field.
Another Spaniard, two-time Asturian World Champion Fernando Alonso (Alpine) He finished eighth on the timetable, 0.9 seconds behind his compatriot and one rank above the Mexican. Sergio Perez, who was Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull He was 1 and 0.3 seconds behind Sainz’s time.
The training session will be completed this Saturday, hours before the qualifying session. A qualifying session will determine the starting lineup for Sunday night’s race, which is scheduled for 61 laps to complete the 308.7 kilometer route.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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