Rosberg silences Mercedes doubters in FP2

F1 Grand Prix, GP Singapore, Marina Bay Street Circuit

Mercedes, and Nico Rosberg in particular have silenced suggestions that Mercedes could be struggling similar to what happened to them last year at Singapore. Even though it's just Friday's running, the German's 0.275s advantage is a positive sign nonetheless.

Kimi Raikkonen was second fastest in the fastest Ferrari with FP1 pace-setter Max Verstappen third fastest in the Red Bull. The youngster was yet again marginally ahead of his team mate while Sebastian Vettel was 5th, already more than a second down on the pace setting Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton was less impressive and ended up in 7th. He did complete a number of scruffy laps on the ultrasoft tyres before hitting a hydraulic issue that would sideline him for the rest of the session.

The World Champion was fastest that both Toro Rosso's who were split by Fernand Alonso.

For Romain Grosjean meanwhile, it was another dreadful session. Having lost the entire first practice session due to a power unit issue, he got underway in FP2 but subsequently damaged his suspension, yet again requiring repairs on his car. The Frenchman ended the session with just 12 laps, adding to the 2 he managed to complete in FP1.