Tsunoda retired from each of the past two races, first at the Italian Grand Prix after contact with Nico Hülkenberg, and then early in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following an open

In Q1, Daniel Ricciardo was the high-profile casualty, putting in a time that was only good enough for him to start Sunday's race from 16th. Speculation around Ricciardo's future has been rife in Singapore, with Martin Brundle suggesting on Sky Sports F1 that this weekend's event will be his last race of this season.

Daniel Ricciardo addressed rumors about his potential replacement ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Australian driver, focused on his contract for the next season, refuted speculations that this could be his last race.