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.

Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 future looks increasingly unclear but the Australian has downplayed suggestions ahead of this week's Singapore Grand Prix that the night race will be his last in the sport.