This is it, today is the final practice session for the drivers before they start their qualifying at 10pm. As usual, we do our reporting at 12pm and today I decided to park at Shaw Tower, hoping to save a few bucks, only to realise they raise the car park fees today, I can’t believe it!
I walk through gate 2 today and was surprise to see that we have to walk through construction site and unfinished roads, not the best way to introduce Singapore to our visitors.
As usual, we gather at our mustering area, sign on and have our lunch while we wait for the mass briefing to start. Everyone enjoyed the 1st day of F1 under lights, this including most (almost all) of the drivers. One common complain they have? Bumpy roads, and I guess this is something the organiser have to look into for the next GP.
Everyone is expecting an exciting qualifying today as we wait in anticipation for the day to start.
Here’s a look at our sector marshal and dy sector marshal who has done a great job guiding us.
As it is a extremely hot afternoon, we are told to drink up, and what better than some ice cold drink.
Our fire marshal who help to put out the fire during Mark Webber’s crash at turn 18 receive his award.
And someone even came early for a sun bathing.
Our team at turn 18 getting ready.
As usual, no photo taking for us while on duty and when track is closed (ready for racing) so no pictures of nice F1 cars for you.
Practice 3 went on smoothly with Mark Webber visiting us (twice) at turn 18 again, but this time he went down the excape route and continued safely. So turn 18 is fast becoming a ‘Webber’s corner’ if it continues at this rate. This is where he left his ‘Mark’.
Alonso was fastest again at pratice 3, again coming right behind Hamilton setting the fastest lap immediately after he did, as if to proof something. So qualifying promises to be a spectacular affair with both Renaults right up there with the Ferraris and McLarens.
After Q1, things starts to look good after Kimi came from relegation to fastest lap right before Q1 ends. Alonso did a decent time and Hamilton and Massa continue their battle at the top. During Q2, Alonso’s car came to a standstill at the escape route at turn 18 as he jump in frustration, obviously knowing what he could have done if the car have not fail. He was having a great time till that moment, and his car failure turns out to be a blessing for Hamilton who can’t seems to get going at Q2, qualifying for Q3 at 10th position, only just.
During Q3, it was the the battle between Hamilton and Massa again as they fight it out for pole position, with Kimi threatening with some good timings. In the final minutes, Kimi went on first to set the fastest time before Hamilton did his and Massa left it late to take pole position for the 1st F1 Singapore GP 2008 Night Race.
So it’s advantage Massa in a circuit many drivers predicted few overtaking opportunities as the championship goes down the wire. Now, he just have to keep his cool at the start and make a good start as Hamilton certainly have a ability to jump pass him at the start. As for Kimi, it is still anyone’s guess if he will guning for points for himself or the team. Will he support Massa for the driver’s championshop now that he admit he need a miracle to win? Or will he go for glory himself? Let us sit tight for the 1st F1 Singapore GP 2008 Night Race at 7.57pm tomorrow.
Here is a look at the towing process of Alonso’s car at turn 18.
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