Singapore: Double world champion Fernando Alonso was quickest in final practice for the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, putting his rivals in the shade ahead of qualifying for Formula One's first night-time race.
The Renault driver, who posted the fastest time in second practice on Friday, picked up from where he left off by streaking round the city-state's floodlit circuit in a time of 1 minute, 44.506.
McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton was second quickest, a full 0.613 seconds behind the Spaniard, while Ferrari's Felipe Massa, a point behind the Briton in the standings, was third fastest.
World champion Kimi Raikkonen had another practice session to forget, languishing way down the order after taking his Ferrari down a run-off area, while McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen also struggled to generate pace after his team took advantage of a "free" engine change.
Drivers are allowed one 'joker' engine change per year without incurring a grid penalty.
Giancarlo Fisichella, who was the first driver to take his car onto the circuit in Friday's opening practice, gave spectators the first spectacular crash of the race.
The Italian's Force India car went airborne after going straight over a chicane approaching turn 10 and smashed head on into the barriers.
Fisichella appeared unhurt in the collision but his car suffered extensive damage. Qualifying for Sunday's race begins at 2200 local (1400 GMT).
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