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Max Verstappen feels that the pace he and Red Bull displayed during Friday practice for the Singapore Grand Prix was “not really representative” amid delays caused by set-up changes

Having claimed P2 to Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in opening practice, the Dutchman had to settle for P4 in the second session – more than three-tenths off the pace set by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz

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Verstappen said: “I think it started off quite well in FP1; I think the car was working quite well

"We couldn’t really run a lot [so] that’s why I think it’s not really representative, what we showed in FP2

Asked if he had any concerns about being unable to complete a longer run in FP2, Verstappen commented: “Well, around here it’s most important that you’re quick over one lap

We did a little bit of a long run in FP1, so I don’t think it will be the end of the world.”

Verstappen’s team mate Sergio Perez was a second back in ninth position, having also encountered delays and failed to post a clean lap with the soft tyre compound

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