Tag
#Singapore Grand Prix
Latest news, updates, analysis and stories about Singapore Grand Prix, with match coverage, results and expert commentary from across the sport.
Tagged stories
FIA Software Bug Inquiry Leads to Revised Engine Controls
The FIA completed its investigation into the wet-weather software glitch that delayed the Malaysian Grand Prix. A 250kW cut interacting with low engine RPM caused unrecoverable power loss, prompting an interim protocol for Singapore and a permanent update for the United States Grand Prix.
18 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026
Mercedes car upgrades split evaluated by Toto Wolff after Singapore GP
Mercedes ran split specifications at the Singapore Grand Prix to evaluate recent car upgrades across both drivers. Kimi Antonelli secured third on the newer package, while George Russell ran older parts. Toto Wolff expects both cars to use the latest updates in Austin.
7 Oct 2026
Max Verstappen Says F1 Is 'Less Stressful' Post-Horner as He Commits to Red Bull Rebuild
Max Verstappen has characterized the Formula 1 paddock as less stressful following Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull. The four-time world champion also outlined the rationale behind his new four-year Red Bull contract, dismissed nostalgia-driven moves to Ferrari, and addressed his long-term career timeline ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
7 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Urges Ferrari to Close Power Unit Deficit for 2027 Campaign
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to upgrade their power unit for 2027, citing an engine output deficit to Mercedes as the key barrier to an eighth world championship. Hamilton's podium in Bahrain ended a six-race dry spell as the team shifts focus to the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint.
6 Oct 2026
George Russell Faces Singapore GP Back-of-Grid Penalty Following Power Unit Failure
George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Mercedes elected to fit a new power unit following his mechanical retirement in the previous round. The penalty widens his championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 84 points.
5 Oct 2026
F1 Sprint Format Explained: 2026 Rules, Points System, and Weekend Schedule
Formula 1 utilizes a revised Sprint weekend format across six events in 2026, featuring standalone Sprint Qualifying on Friday and a 100km race on Saturday morning. The structure awards championship points to the top eight finishers and includes a split parc fermé window allowing teams to adjust car setups before full Grand Prix Qualifying.
Other stories you might like
Related news
17 Oct 2026
Rwanda GP calendar speculation draws strong backing from Formula 1 drivers
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and George Russell have backed reports linking Rwanda to an upcoming Formula 1 calendar slot. With several circuit contracts expiring before 2030, an African venue could end the continent's absence since 1993.
17 Oct 2026
Singapore GP practice pace belongs to George Russell as Mercedes rebounds
George Russell led the opening practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.198 seconds. Russell achieved the benchmark despite facing a back-of-the-grid penalty for Sunday's race due to a power unit change. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished sixth after running exclusively on medium tyres.
17 Oct 2026
Toto Wolff Refutes Mercedes Favoritism Claims in Title Fight
Toto Wolff has strongly dismissed claims that Mercedes favors Kimi Antonelli over George Russell amidst the 2026 title fight. The team principal highlighted ongoing reliability parity efforts as Mercedes defends its Constructors' Championship lead.
17 Oct 2026
Verstappen Secures Singapore Sprint Pole Ahead of Russell
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Singapore GP Sprint after stewards cleared him of a yellow-flag infringement. George Russell secured second in an older-spec Mercedes, while Charles Leclerc settled for third.
17 Oct 2026
United States GP Schedule Sets Decisive Stage in Austin
The United States Grand Prix schedule outlines track times for the Austin weekend at the Circuit of the Americas. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli holds a 102-point lead as Red Bull and Ferrari challenge Mercedes across high-stress tire stints.
17 Oct 2026
McLaren Crash Threatens Vital Advantage in Formula One Standings
A last-lap collision between McLaren team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Sprint cost the team eight points. The incident reduced McLaren's third-place constructors' lead over Red Bull to 11 points.
