Charles Leclerc headlined the first Formula 1 practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, beating Lando Norris by a 0.076-second margin. Norris spent the early laps turning the pace up on the medium tyres,

It's a dark night for Red Bull, and not just because of the timing of the sessions on the Singapore circuit. The track has changed, but not the problems: the RB20 lacks balance and Sergio Perez admits it loudly.

McLaren is ahead of Red Bull in the Formula 1 constructors’ race. Now for Lando Norris to put pressure on Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title. Oscar Piastri’s win last week at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix put McLaren top in the teams’ standings — the key to F1’s lavish prize money — but teammate Norris only took a small bite out of Verstappen’s lead.