Formula 1Russell calls Singapore Saturday a “very bad” day
After retiring from the sprint, George Russell said his own mistake shaped his day and may have hindered his qualifying performance.
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Formula 1Verstappen wins Singapore sprint but expects tough qualifying battle
Max Verstappen took the Singapore sprint after a poor start and George Russell’s crash, but expects a close fight in qualifying.
Formula 1Piastri plays down McLaren’s last-lap collision
After colliding with Lando Norris in Singapore’s sprint, Oscar Piastri said he was not especially concerned about the lost points. His focus, he said, was on the work facing the team.
Formula 1Verstappen urges Red Bull to fix its starts
After winning at Marina Bay, Max Verstappen says Red Bull must make progress off the line. He has identified a recurring weakness that could prove costly in the Grand Prix.
Formula 1Lewis Hamilton celebrates progress towards an African Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has welcomed progress on Formula 1’s return to Africa. Rwanda is being considered for a race by 2030, while South Africa has not given up hope.
Formula 1Verstappen takes Singapore sprint pole after a one-lap gamble
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Singapore sprint qualifying with a single flying lap on soft tyres. Pirelli says that strategy alone does not explain his advantage.
Formula 1Hamilton admits Ferrari made the wrong strategy call in Singapore SQ3
Lewis Hamilton says he made the wrong choice over Ferrari’s run plan in SQ3. The team had taken a one-two in the second phase of qualifying.
Formula 1Leclerc says 2026 rules are punishing his driving instincts
Charles Leclerc says Formula 1’s new engine rules are making it harder to rely on instinct and costing him time. He also believes there are aspects of his own driving he can improve.
Formula 1Isack Hadjar recalls his surprise on his first laps with Red Bull’s engine
The driver remembers his first lap with Red Bull’s own Formula 1 power unit: at the time, he expected a long season. He now reflects on how far the project has come.
Formula 1Will Buxton raises concerns over Mercedes upgrades ahead of Singapore
The commentator is questioning the impact of Mercedes’ latest car changes. Toto Wolff reportedly suspects they may have cost the team as much as half a second per lap.
Formula 1Naomi Schiff questions Mercedes’ engine-penalty decision for George Russell
Naomi Schiff has questioned Mercedes’ decision to take an engine penalty for George Russell before the Singapore Grand Prix, warning that the circuit could make a recovery drive difficult.
Formula 1Verstappen tops qualifying but abandons final run after Red Bull fuel miscalculation
Fastest in a partly wet qualifying session, Max Verstappen had to end his final run after Red Bull miscalculated the fuel in his car. He is still chasing a first Singapore win.
Formula 1Audi drivers identify heat as a major engine limitation
Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto describe how extreme conditions affect Audi’s power unit. The team, however, believes its recent upgrades are working as expected.
Formula 1Lando Norris doubts Singapore sprint will be a spectacle
The McLaren driver is not convinced the first sprint at Marina Bay will be especially exciting for fans. He does, however, welcome the challenge of finding his pace with little time to prepare.
Formula 1Lewis Hamilton reacts to a Star Wars-inspired Ferrari helmet
A Lewis Hamilton fan has created a helmet combining the Star Wars universe with the driver’s Ferrari colours and visual details. Hamilton liked photos of the design posted on social media.
Formula 1Oscar Piastri leaves fans laughing with an unexpected Singapore answer
Asked what makes the Singapore Grand Prix difficult, Oscar Piastri surprised the crowd with a personal answer that set off laughter.
Formula 1Mercedes sets its technical comparison plan for the Singapore Grand Prix
Mercedes has settled on its approach to comparing two aerodynamic configurations during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
Formula 1Singapore hosts its first Formula 1 Sprint
The Sprint format makes its debut at the Singapore Grand Prix on the Marina Bay street circuit. Two qualifying sessions and two races set up a demanding weekend on a track where overtaking is difficult.
Formula 1Helmut Marko calls Malaysia software failure “shameful”
A software problem stopped the cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang. Helmut Marko condemned a failure he said had no place in a high-end product.
Formula 1Andrea Stella expects Singapore Grand Prix to reveal McLaren’s true pace
After a difficult weekend at Sepang, Andrea Stella is not calling it a crisis. The McLaren team principal believes the Singapore Grand Prix will offer clearer answers about the team’s level and upgrades.
Formula 1Naomi Schiff warns Mercedes power-unit problems could cost Antonelli victories
Naomi Schiff says recurring Mercedes power-unit trouble could hurt Kimi Antonelli’s title bid. The Italian leads the standings, but...
Formula 1Ollie Bearman set for Singapore appearance at pet fashion runway
The Haas driver will join a Vetreska Circuit Collection event featuring a Q&A and a pet fashion runway.
Formula 1Alonso designs his dream circuit as Perez spots the 2026 rules trap
Fernando Alonso combined three sectors to sketch his dream circuit. Sergio Perez quickly pointed out what would make it difficult to drive.
Formula 1Red Bull challenges ADUO system and calls for changes for 2027
Red Bull receives no ADUO token, but says the system needs to evolve. Laurent Mekies also points to the team’s progress despite the limits of the assessment.
Formula 1George Russell set for Singapore grid penalty after Sepang retirement
After retiring at Sepang, George Russell is expected to take a grid penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix. The required engine change and the difficulty of overtaking at Marina Bay could shape his weekend.
Formula 1Leclerc urges Ferrari to learn from Red Bull after Sepang tyre gamble backfires
Starting on softs in changeable conditions, Leclerc and Hamilton quickly lost ground. The Monegasque says Ferrari must understand what Red Bull does better in such situations.
Formula 1Antonelli explains what he is learning from Hamilton and Verstappen
After finishing second at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Kimi Antonelli described what he takes from racing against Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Formula 1Mekies sees Red Bull fighting for podiums but remains cautious about wins
After Red Bull’s first grand prix win of 2026, Laurent Mekies is optimistic about its podium chances in coming races but stops short of saying the team can challenge everywhere.
Formula 1George Russell calls F1 “too complicated” after chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix
The driver said incidents and interruptions marred the day. A power-unit failure also ended his podium hopes at Sepang.
Formula 1Koji Watanabe to retire as Honda HRC chief on 1 January 2027
Honda HRC is set for a leadership change, with Koji Watanabe retiring and Keiichi Yasuda named as his successor. Watanabe has led Honda’s racing division since 2022.