Ferrari's solid long‑run pace in Singapore shows competitiveness, though a qualifying gap may affect its marquee value
Executive summary: In the sole free practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix, Ferrari showed strong long‑run pace comparable to George Russell's, but remained a few tenths off the pole position time. Pole position is especially valuable at the tight Marina Bay circuit where overtaking is difficult, affecting race outcome and team visibility.
Who is involved: Scuderia Ferrari, drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz (implied), and rival Mercedes driver George Russell.
Likely next (inference): Teams will focus on qualifying later today to improve grid positions, with the race scheduled for later this weekend.
In the sole free‑practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix, Ferrari demonstrated a long‑run pace similar to that of George Russell’s Mercedes, but remained a couple of tenths off the pole‑position time. Because overtaking is extremely difficult at the Marina Bay street circuit, securing pole is a key factor for race victory and team visibility. The team will now focus on improving its qualifying performance later today to close that gap.
What's next — scenarios
Inference: scenarios and probabilities are Beyond's assessment, not reported fact.
Base: No pole, starts behind leaders (50%)
Ferrari will start the race from a grid position behind the pole sitter, requiring overtakes during the race.
- Qualifying results later 2026-10-10
Upside: Secures pole (30%)
Ferrari will start the race from pole position, gaining the track advantage at the start.
- Qualifying results later 2026-10-10
Downside: Significant qualifying deficit (20%)
Ferrari will start several positions behind the pole, increasing overtaking burden.
- Qualifying results later 2026-10-10
What to watch
- Qualifying results for Singapore GP (2026-10-10)
Timeline
- — Formula 1, GP Singapore: Ferrari buona nei long-run, ma qui serve la pole. VIDEO (Sky Sport)
- — Formula 1, Gp Singapore: Ferrari senza pole, il motore fa la differenza (Sky Sport)
Key entities
Sources
- Formula 1, GP Singapore: Ferrari buona nei long-run, ma qui serve la pole. VIDEO — Sky Sport
- Formula 1, Gp Singapore: Ferrari senza pole, il motore fa la differenza — Sky Sport
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