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Track marshals chase a lizard from the track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sept. 21, 2024.Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images

A large lizard scampered onto the track and stopped the third and final Formula 1 practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday.

The session was briefly red-flagged after Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso reported over the radio that he'd seen the lizard in the middle of the track.

Two track marshals chased the long-tailed reptile and the session resumed shortly after.

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Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR24 Mercedes passes a lizard on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore.Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images

Title challenger Lando Norris of McLaren set the fastest time, while standings leader Max Verstappen was fourth-fastest and reported his Red Bull car felt better than it had during a difficult second practice session the day before.

Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix is later Saturday and the race is Sunday.

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