Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice

The British driver ended the more representative second practice session at the Marina Bay circuit on Friday third quickest behind the pace-setting Ferraris of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.

He said that, while things looked very close between a number of teams and more was needed for qualifying, it had been a hugely encouraging run for Mercedes.

“It’s definitely probably our best Friday of the year so far,” explained Russell. “But it is…