Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc matched each other in FP1 and FP2 — the McLaren dominated in the slow-speed corners and straights, but Leclerc’s Ferrari wasn’t too far behind. Leclerc has begun flexing his legendary one-lap pace again (he took pole last weekend in Azerbaijan), so nobody would be surprised if he stars in qualifying today.

In Q1, Daniel Ricciardo was the high-profile casualty, putting in a time that was only good enough for him to start Sunday's race from 16th. Speculation around Ricciardo's future has been rife in Singapore, with Martin Brundle suggesting on Sky Sports F1 that this weekend's event will be his last race of this season.

The three-time world champion was called to see the stewards in Singapore following the first free practice session on Friday, after which the FIA announced that he was in breach of their international sporting code and would be forced to undertake duties similar to community service within F1.