F1 2023 Singapore GP LIVE: Free practice 2 schedule, stream and results at Marina Bay

Max Verstappen has told Toto Wolff to focus on his own team after he called the Dutchman’s record winning streak “completely irrelevant” and “for Wikipedia”.

But moments after Verstappen’s landmark win, Mercedes team principal Wolff said: “For me, these kinds of records are completely irrelevant. Those numbers are for Wikipedia and nobody reads that anyway.”

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton crossed the line a distant fifth and sixth respectively for Mercedes at Monza’s Cathedral of Speed.

– A Red Bull one-two finish with the fastest lap and Mercedes score one point or less

– A Red Bull one-two finish without the fastest lap and Mercedes score no points

Sebastian Vettel refused to rule out a return to F1 when questioned about the likelihood of a dramatic comeback.

The four-time world champion retired at the end of the 2022 season after two years of frustration at Aston Martin.

The finale to his stay in the sport was a far-cry from the glory years, namely with Red Bull with four straight titles from 2010-2013, as well as championship tilts with Ferrari.

But Vettel, 36, admits he “can’t exclude” the prospect of a return in the future, when asked by Sky F1’s Martin Brundle whether he would return to the grid in a similar manner to the likes of Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen.

Helmut Marko has received a written warning from the FIA and was “reminded of his responsibilities as a public figure in motorsport” after his comments about Sergio Perez.

The 80-year-old, who works as a special advisor for Red Bull, apologised after comments made after the Italian Grand Prix two weeks ago

Marko referred to Perez’s background when discussing his poor form, saying: “Let’s remember that he (Perez) is South American and so he is not as focused as Max Verstappen or Sebastian Vettel was.”

While Marko apologised, with Perez accepting the apology, Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff were among the figures to condemn Marko’s actions when speaking this weekend in Singapore.

The Singapore Grand Prix is “like no other race” says Formula One racing driver Lando Norris as he gives fans a glimpse into his preparation for the event.

Norris said: “Singapore is very special, it’s like no other race week of the whole year, it’s just a different buzz and energy about this race.

“It’s one of the most physically and mentally demanding. It’s one of the longest most challenging street circuits. There are a lot of places that can catch you out.”

It’s been Ferrari’s day in Singapore!

Charles Leclerc was fastest this morning while Carlos Sainz has beaten his team-mate this afternoon. His 1:32:120 is only 0.018 secs quicker than the Monegasque!

George Russell is two-tenths off in third, with Fernando Alonso fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth – four-tenths off Sainz.

Max Verstappen? Down in eighth… interesting! Work to do for the champion-in-waiting it seems!

6-10: Norris, Perez, Verstappen, Magnussen, Bottas

As most of the drivers switch to longer, race simulations, George Russell sneaks into the top-three – 0.235 secs off Carlos Sainz in first.

Like FP1, though, it’s Ferrari leading the way.

4-10: Alonso, Hamilton, Norris, Perez, Verstappen, Magnussen, Bottas

Around 15 minutes to go…

You always expect Max Verstappen’s times to naturally improve and, by the end of Friday, he is at the top of the timesheet.

But not yet today! The Dutchman is only P6 after his first qualifying sim.

Carlos Sainz is first, with a 1:32:130, while Charles Leclerc is second and Lewis Hamilton third – three-tenths off first spot.

4-10: Alonso, Russell, Verstappen, Norris, Magnussen, Bottas, Lawson

25 minutes left. Track is likely to evolve, still, so times could yet tumble…

Here come the qualifying simulation runs, as most of the pack switch to soft tyres. Will we get a surprise?