13:09
Russell wants Hamilton to up the pace
He reports over team radio: "He needs to increase the pace a bit as the guys in front are getting away."
Start of the Singapore Grand Prix
2024 F1 Singapore Grand Prix - Race Day - As it happened
As it happened text coverage of the 2024 F1 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
22 Sep 2024
13:07
The order on Lap 2
Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Leclerc, Colapinto, Perez, Tsunoda, Sainz, Ocon, Magnussen, Albon, Ricciardo, Gasly, Stroll, Bottas and Zhou.
13:05
Norris keeps his lead
Norris holds his lead into Turn 1 from Verstappen, Verstappen, Hamilton and Russell. Piastri gets back ahead of Hulkenberg,
13:03
Here we go then
The 2024 F1 Singapore Grand Prix is underway. Can Norris convert pole into the win?
13:00
Formation lap underway
Norris leads the pack away for the formation lap.
12:58
Tyres
Softs for Hamilton and Ricciardo; hards for Magnussen, Stroll, Bottas and Zhou. Mediums for everyone else.
12:51
10 minutes until lights out
A reminder of the grid in Singapore: Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Tsunoda, Leclerc, Sainz, Albon, Colapinto, Perez, Magnussen, Ocon, Ricciardo, Stroll, Gasly, Bottas and Zhou.
12:47
A problem for Stroll
Looks like there's some sort of brake issue on Stroll's car. Could be a close call for him to make the start of the grand prix.
Aston Martin confirm it's a "precautionary change".
12:44
15 minutes until lights out
So now it's time for the national anthem of Singapore!
12:40
Tyre chat
Pirelli are expecting it to be a one-stop strategy with the lead runners opting to start on the mediums before moving onto the hards. It was the case last year, but, in a bid to win the race, Mercedes converted to a two-stop strategy. It didn't quite work out as Sainz tactically kept Norris in DRS to keep the Mercedes duo at bay.
12:24
Could it be Ricciardo's last race in F1?
Ricciardo was knocked out in Q1 as the pressure mounts on the Australian. Speculation is rife about his future, with a number of reports suggesting this weekend will be his final outing for VCARB. This will pave the way for Liam Lawson to join the team, full-time, from the US Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo
12:17
The grid
Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Tsunoda, Leclerc, Sainz, Albon, Colapinto, Perez, Magnussen, Ocon, Ricciardo, Stroll, Gasly, Bottas and Zhou.
12:10
It's race day
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Crash.net live blog for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The race gets underway at 1pm UK time as we build up to an exciting race with the two title contenders on the front row of the grid.
It's a must-win race for Norris, who will look to cut Verstappen's lead down from 59 points.
