an animal has been seen wandering around the Formula 1 tracks. A rabbit. A squirrel Some mammals have risked their lives and often nearly caused serious safety problems for drivers. Yes, some… and in Singapore, a new species has been added that has also caused a red flag at Marina Bay.
A lizard. a big one. It was not a small lizard looking for the best position to enjoy the sun while resting on the asphalt. It was a reptile of considerable dimensions who decided to walk on the asphalt from Marina Bay.
Many have crossed paths with him on the track. One of them was also Fernando Alonso. The Asturian, who knows all the tricks from Singaporewas able to avoid the “super lizard” before race management realized that things could not continue like this.
Because it was a big risk. Very big. Because if someone couldn’t avoid the lizard, there would have been a problem. The reptile would have ended up the way it ended up, and knowing what would have happened to the pilot(s), in the running at that time.
So, red flag session until the problem is resolved and everyone’s safety is guaranteed. The pilots and the animal itself who saw the cars very close at their maximum speed. The lizard had speed in trying to escape from the commissioner who was pursuing him.
At the end, Best time for Lando Norris in front of George Russell and Oscar Piastri. Fernando Alonso, tenth… and Max Verstappen, fourth.
