F1 2022 Singapore Grand Prix - Free Practice Results (1)

Lewis Hamilton topped practice for the first time in 2022 with a late lap to move him ahead of Max Verstappen.

Hamilton left it late to put Mercedes on top of the pile for the first time since qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, where George Russell claimed pole position.

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Mercedes were confident about their chances going into the weekend due to the circuit consisting of low-speed corners - like the Hungaroring and Zandvoort, but there were some concerns about the bumpy track surface.

Of course, it is early days but it's so far, so good, for Mercedes in Singapore.

Prior to Hamilton's surge to the top of the order, Max Verstappen dominated the timesheets as he usually does in FP1.

There's surely more to come from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who missed half of the session due to a brake-related issue.

Previous F1 Singapore GP winners

2019 - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

2018 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2017 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2016 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2015 - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

2014 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2013 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)