Max Verstappen topped sprint qualifying for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, where he will be joined on the front row by George Russell.This is the first time Verstappen has come first in a qualifying session of any sort at Marina Bay Street Circuit.Meanwhile, championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start Saturday’s Read more
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says people who suggest Kimi Antonelli is being favoured over George Russell are “brainless” and should stick to ‘watching Teletubbies’.Conspiracy theories stemmed from Russell’s engine failure in Malaysia, which forced the Briton into an early power unit change and grid penalty, as it Read more
F1 drivers are split over the use and importance of cooling vests as the series is set for its fourth “heat hazard” race of 2026.Driver comfort in hot climates has been a point of conversation since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms. In response, Read more
The McLaren F1 team has made a number of peripheral changes to Lando Norris’ Mercedes power unit in a bid to eradicate a persistent fuel system problem.McLaren was left significantly off the pace on Baku’s long straights two weeks ago compared to Mercedes, with which it shares engines. But while Read more
In theory, the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore should suit Audi well. The team led by Allan McNish would normally benefit from tracks on the Formula 1 calendar that are slightly less power-sensitive, but that rule of thumb does not necessarily apply in Asia.Yes, in terms of outright power, Read more
Ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, the FIA has issued a statement following the events at Sepang. The opening phase of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia descended into chaos when half the field came to a standstill behind the safety car.The issue turned out to be a software bug Read more
Great speculation has accompanied Fernando Alonso in recent months as he held back on confirming his future in Formula 1. Now it appears that not only has he been able to agree favourable terms with Aston Martin to stay on in F1 for 2027, but also persuaded the car manufacturer Read more
Mercedes has now confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty at this weekend’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix following his retirement in Malaysia.The Mercedes driver was running third under the safety car, but then suddenly pulled over at Turn 1 with five laps remaining due to a power Read more
George Russell is set to receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix as a consequence of his retirement in Sepang last weekend.The Mercedes driver was running third under the safety car with five laps remaining until he stopped at the Turn 1 entry due to Read more
Mercedes’ performance at Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult for the team to get a read on its latest update package.The team introduced a revised floor and sidepod package for F1’s first visit to Sepang Read more