News Summary
- Alex Albon hit the barrier at Turn 5 on lap 31.
- The safety car was deployed after the crash.
- Albon got out of the car and was reported to be OK.
Alex Albon crashed at Turn 5 on lap 31 of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, prompting the deployment of the safety car. The Williams driver got out of the car and was reported to be OK.
Albon’s car remained against the barrier as the race was neutralised in Baku. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. His retirement leaves Williams with one car in the race.
The safety car gives marshals an opportunity to recover the car and inspect the barrier before racing resumes. The effect on the running order will depend on which drivers make pit stops during the interruption.
F1 today: FAQ
What time is Singapore GP sprint qualifying today?
Sprint qualifying starts at 20:30 Singapore time on Friday, October 9, equivalent to 13:30 BST in the UK, 08:30 ET in the United States and Canada, and 18:00 IST in India. The session determines the starting grid for Saturday’s sprint.
Who was fastest in Singapore GP FP1?
George Russell topped FP1 with a 1:32.274, driving Mercedes’ older W17 aerodynamic specification. Charles Leclerc finished second, 0.198s behind, followed by Lando Norris in third. Kimi Antonelli was seventh with the upgraded Mercedes, while Gabriel Bortoleto finished 16th.
Why is George Russell using the old Mercedes at the Singapore GP?
Mercedes is comparing its previous W17 specification with the aerodynamic upgrade introduced at Sepang. Russell is using the older package, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli retains the new version. Russell led FP1, but differences in tyre compounds and run programmes mean the result alone does not establish which specification is faster.
Is Alex Albon OK after the Azerbaijan GP crash?
Yes. He got out of the car and was reported to be OK.
