Radio problem disrupts Verstappen’s only Singapore practice
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Mekies said Verstappen had no radio contact with the pit wall on his opening Singapore run. After seven laps, the Red Bull driver climbed out of the RB22 and later set the sixth-fastest time in the only practice session.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies told Sky Sports that Verstappen had no radio contact with the pit wall during his opening run in Singapore. He said the problem made things a little difficult for everyone.
After seven laps on hard tyres, Verstappen climbed out of the RB22 while Red Bull tried to repair the radio, Mekies said.
By the time the problem was resolved, it was time for a long run. With 10 minutes remaining, Verstappen switched from hard tyres to mediums. He was seven tenths slower than George Russell on mediums, but quicker than Kimi Antonelli, who was also on that compound.
Verstappen set the sixth-fastest time in Singapore’s only practice session.
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- SOURCEMax Verstappen eyes Singapore 'extreme' as Red Bull prepare for latest testRacingNews365 English
- SOURCE'Onbereikbare' Verstappen vaart eigen koers in SingaporeRacingNews365 Nederland
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