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Lando Norris says he has “no excuse” for his poor performance in sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.After taking seventh in SQ1, 0.020s ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, an…

From Max Verstappen securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint to the FIA deciding not to penalise the Dutchman for overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags, these are the biggest…

Jenson Button believes Formula 1 should resist expanding its calendar beyond 24 races, warning that the demands on mechanics and other team personnel are very different from those facing drivers. F1’…

With the opening day of track action at Marina Bay now complete, attention turns to how the drivers will line up for Saturday's final Sprint race of the season. Here is the provisional starting …

Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has reflected on a mixed Sprint Qualifying session for the Silver Arrows in Singapore, with George Russell comfortably outperforming teammate Ki…

Formula 1 heads into Saturday with Max Verstappen on pole for the Singapore GP sprint after topping sprint qualifying for the first time at the Marina Bay circuit.The Red Bull driver produced a 1m31.…

Carlos Sainz has delivered a scathing assessment of the FIA following a human error in Race Control that left drivers with unequal access to Overtake Mode during Singapore Sprint Qualifying, accusing…

For two successive weekends now the previously dominant Mercedes has looked vulnerable, a fact demonstrated by the team going back to an older specification on George Russell's car for the Singapore …

Martin Brundle says F1's latest hiccup in Singapore is "embarrassing" after the farcical scenes at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Although it will not officially go down in the history books as a pole position, Friday in Singapore did produce a first: for the first time in his Formula 1 career, Max Verstappen finished a qualify…

The FIA has explained the reasoning behind its decision not to penalise Max Verstappen for overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, with the…

The full starting grid for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.

Lewis Hamilton has conceded he made the ‘wrong choice’ when deciding on the SQ3 run plan at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.Ferrari took a 1-2 in the second phase of qualifying with Charles Leclerc …

Max Verstappen has been cleared of any wrongdoing regarding his potential yellow-flag breach in sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.Verstappen was reported to have overtaken Lewis H…

Max Verstappen keeps his pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.

A race control error that left cars down on power in sprint qualifying at Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix has left several teams frustrated - with Aston Martin still considering its options.The firs…

Lando Norris takes full blame for missing the front row despite positive signs from McLaren's technical fixes

A race control error that left cars down on power in sprint qualifying at F1's Singapore GP has left several teams frustrated, with Aston Martin still considering its options.The first segment of spr…

The FIA has announced the outcome of its investigation into Max Verstappen, who overtook Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during SQ1 of Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The incident o…

Laurent Mekies expects Max Verstappen to be allowed to keep his pole position for the sprint race in Singapore. The Red Bull Racing team principal is defending the Dutchman after an incident involvin…

Isack Hadjar was left dumbfounded by his Red Bull car in sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, unable to explain his lack of performance.Hadjar complained that his RB22 was bottoming…

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Mercedes driver George Russell to sprint pole at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Mercedes arrived in Singapore with a bold and revealing experiment, splitting their car specifications between their two drivers. However, by the end of Sprint Qualifying, the early verdict could har…

Lewis Hamilton acknowledges personal strategy choice backfired as car balance shifted on soft tyres in final session

Carlos Sainz has blasted the FIA after a "human error" left drivers in different power modes during sprint qualifying in Singapore.

The FIA has confirmed the existence of a second error during sprint qualifying for the Singapore GP, on top of a glitch in the timing and scoring system which caused some drivers' times to not be dis…

Max Verstappen has singled out the race start as a decisive moment in Singapore after an unexpected boost in confidence on the soft compound helped salvage a positive conclusion to his Friday running…

The FIA has confirmed the existence of a second error during sprint qualifying for the Singapore GP, on top of a glitch in the timing and scoring system which caused some drivers' times to not be dis…

Lewis Hamilton held his hands up after a frustrating end to Singapore Sprint Qualifying, admitting that his decision to run an alternative tyre plan in the final shootout was a mistake that severely …

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has been left bemoaning his updated Mercedes package after qualifying just seventh for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.The 20-year-old has been the d…

Kimi Antonelli has admitted that the Mercedes upgrades have been 'very unpredictable' at the Singapore GP

The FIA has confirmed that a human error in Race Control affected the performance of certain cars during Singapore Sprint qualifying, after Overtake Mode was left unavailable following the red-flag r…

After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid pena…

Max Verstappen did not expect to take pole for the sprint race in Singapore, the Dutchman admitted afterwards. "I’m very happy to be starting first." Whether Max Verstappen will be allowed …

Max Verstappen topped sprint qualifying for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix after a stellar final lap, where he will be joined on the front row by George Russell.This is the first time Verstappen ha…

Full results from sprint qualifying at the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen beats George Russell to sprint pole in Singapore.

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 qualifyi…

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for Saturday's Sprint at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with a stunning lap on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. George Russell finished in second place, while C…

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff rejects accusations of team of bias against George Russell, calling critics "brainless".

Max Verstappen secured provisional pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, beating George Russell to the fastest time after a disrupted qualifying session at Marina Bay. However, the Red B…

Max Verstappen is set to be investigated after sprint qualifying for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix following an alleged yellow flag infringement.The Red Bull driver was reported to have overtake…

The Singapore Grand Prix ground to a halt after a software problem caused some cars to important timing data to drop out. The Sprint Qualifying session was brought to a halt as some telemetry data wa…

Max Verstappen faces an investigation after sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen will face the stewards after the session over a possible yellow-flag infringement during sprint qualifying. With five minutes remaining in SQ2, the Red Bull driver was due to explain t…

George Russell has been handed a 40-place grid penalty after Mercedes introduced four additional power unit elements at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. The stewards confirmed the decision on Friday ev…

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has labelled his drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell as “two test pilots” as they run different car specifications at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.The …

The woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate conduct is reportedly said to have lost her latest job in Formula 1 because of a 'lack of discretion'. According to the Daily Mail, h…

James Vowles has spent weeks building a coalition. He has the backing of Cadillac, Aston Martin, Audi and Alpine. He has the sympathy of Formula 1 management and the FIA. He even has a clear, well-ar…

When the Mercedes team arrived at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, they expected their highly anticipated upgrade package to completely solidify their championship lead. Instead, the updates …

Toto Wolff has questioned whether Formula 1 should give teams extra spending allowances based on their championship position, while Zak Brown and Alan Permane have defended the cost cap’s impact on c…

After only 60 minutes of practice, the first competitive session is now on the menu at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and e…

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 theorie…

Mercedes has shared its early learnings from its unique Singapore experiment.

Max Verstappen's first junior signing is one weekend away from a championship. McLaren junior Dries Van Langendonck goes into the British F4 season finale at Brands Hatch with a 72-point lead ov…

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 theorie…

When the Mercedes announced they were actively splitting their aerodynamic packages for the Singapore Grand Prix, the paddock assumed it was a desperate, reactionary measure to salvage their champion…

Entering the Bahrain Grand Prix, the McLaren Formula 1 team expected to aggressively challenge Mercedes and Scuderia Ferrari at the front of the grid. Instead, the team suffered a massive reality che…

Recap Friday practice and sprint qualifying at the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Racing Bulls F1 team principal Alan Permane says his team's 2027 driver line-up decision is due in "a couple of weeks" as the organisation decides between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov for the final …

Toto Wolff has labelled people who think Mercedes are favouring Kimi Antonelli in the F1 title fight "brainless".

Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes are now "terrified" of Red Bull Racing after watching Max Verstappen beat Kimi Antonelli at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The former F1 driver mad…

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has unleashed a fierce counterattack against toxic online critics, dismissing bizarre conspiracy theories alleging that the Brackley-based squad is deliberately com…

Charles Leclerc is widely considered one of the fastest natural qualifiers in modern Formula 1 history, but the radical 2026 engine regulations are actively punishing his greatest strength. With Scud…

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has rejected criticism of Formula 1's 2026 technical regulations. In an exclusive interview with GrandPrix247, he said fairness is still the governing body&#03…

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 …

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 …

Aprilia’s CEO has been asked the question every motorsport team manager dreads: will he have to sacrifice one rider for another? Massimo Rivola has seen his Italian squad catapult to the top of the s…

Ayao Komatsu praises Esteban Ocon's professionalism and insists both sides remain committed to finishing the season strong

Max Verstappen's status as favourite for the 2027 world title gets its first real test this weekend in Singapore, and the only practice session at Marina Bay gave a mixed answer. The Red Bull Ra…

The 2026 Formula 1 season has been an absolute nightmare for Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver George Russell. Coming off a devastating mechanical failure that robbed him of a guaranteed podium fi…

The victory in Malaysia was not only Red Bull's first triumph of the 2026 Formula 1 season, but also the first win with its own power unit. Former key figures Christian Horner, Helmut Marko, and abov…

Charles Leclerc will race with Ferrari's cooling vest at the Singapore Grand Prix, and he has little sympathy for the drivers who turn it down. The Ferrari driver admits the system is not perfec…

Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.

George Russell finished fastest in the only free practice session of Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, but Max Verstappen was half a second quicker than anyone on medium tyres.This was the only non-c…

George Russell sets the pace for Mercedes in the only Singapore Grand Prix practice session.

George Russell came fastest in the only free practice outing of Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, but Max Verstappen was half a second quicker than anyone on medium tyres.This was the only non-compet…

Full results from Friday practice at the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

George Russell set the quickest time during the only free practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver's best lap was a 1:32.274. With only a single free practice session ah…

The first and only free practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix has just concluded, with George Russell topping the timesheets ahead of this afternoon's Sprint Qualifying as the haze gradua…

The FIA has officially confirmed what was already known: George Russell will serve a grid penalty for exceeding his allocation of power unit components, forcing him to start the Singapore Grand Prix …

George Russell's engine penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix has been confirmed.

A crash-filled timed practice at the Indonesian Grand Prix was topped by Raul Fernandez ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin. The session got off to a delayed start due to a technical issue in M…

Friday’s running at the Indonesian Grand Prix was delayed for a number of strange reasons. Ahead of the timed pre-qualifying MotoGP session, the preceding Moto2 running experienced a red flag due to …

Isack Hadjar has expressed his delight with the performance of the Red Bull Ford power unit, particularly given that it is only the first year of an extremely ambitious project. The Frenchman also ad…

Williams team principal James Vowles has clarified his suggestions that Formula 1's cost cap should be revisited, stating that rules on capital expenditure continue to lock in a competitive advantage…

Everything is set for the first night race weekend of the season, although the lights of Marina Bay will only come on later in the day, with the opening practice session taking place in daylight. Fol…

Lewis Hamilton has revisited Ferrari's strategic gamble at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which ultimately backfired, stressing that such decisions are not made by one person alone. Speaki…

All the information on the schedule of the 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has responded to the comparison Pedro de la Rosa made between him and Fernando Alonso. In an interview with GPblog, the Aston Martin ambassador called Verstappen a younger version of t…

The Singapore Grand Prix has seen relatively little activity on the technical development front, with several teams choosing to leave their cars unchanged for the Marina Bay weekend.  With the 2026 s…

Isack Hadjar, similarly to his teammate, Max Verstappen, is against Formula 1 drivers wearing cooling vests. Speaking to GPblog, among others, the Frenchman was clear in his verdict on having cooling…

Max Verstappen is yet to win the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in his career, and wants to tick that off his list. In nine appearances at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the four-time world champion …

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has raised concerns over Mercedes' latest upgrade package, claiming team boss Toto Wolff suspects their major floor and sidepod changes may have cost them as much as…

Max Verstappen revealed what he thinks is the best part of being a father. Verstappen's daughter, Lily Verstappen, was born last year ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. In Formula 1's Q&A, …

Casey Stoner likely won’t be working as an Australian Grand Prix ambassador. The Aussie MotoGP legend has spoken about the decision to switch from Phillip Island to Adelaide, and it’s fair to say tha…

Lewis Hamilton misses racing in wet conditions in Formula 1. The Briton shared his passion for the challenge difficult conditions bring. The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was delayed due to severe w…

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff has questioned Mercedes' decision to take a power unit penalty for George Russell at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.Schiff argued that …

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Oscar Piastri now views Red Bull as “the class of the field” alongside Mercedes, as McLaren loses ground in Formula 1’s 2026 pecking order.Red Bull brought a significant upgrade to its RB22 at the Az…

Max Verstappen is the overwhelming favorite for the 2027 world title. An analysis of the 2026 F1 season shows that Red Bull Racing understands these regulations better than anyone else, making the te…

Formula 1 remains in south-east Asia this weekend for the Singapore Grand Prix, the final race of the current triple-header and round 17 of the 2026 season.Kimi Antonelli arrives at Marina Bay with a…

Francesco Bagnaia has shed new light on the decision-making behind MotoGP's controversial 2027 weekend format changes. From next year, there will be two qualifying sessions, one for the sprint r…

From Max Verstappen sharing how his partner Kelly Piquet reacted to taking a GT race next week to George Russell addressing his grid penalty troubles, GPblog recaps you the best news of the media day…

The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?

George Russell, unlike Max Verstappen, is in favor of having cooling vests on except in certain cases. Russell continues to support having cooling vests in Formula 1. Speaking to GPblog, among others…

Software bugs, Russell’s penalty & a sprint weekend dominate the build-up in Singapore.

If he had to choose, Lando Norris prefers to race in dry conditions. The Briton also joked about McLaren's strategy decision that did not pay off last weekend in Malaysia. So far this season, th…

Max Verstappen believes the cooling vest is unnecessary, arguing that its cables restrict drivers' movement in the cockpit rather than offering any real benefit. The four-time world champion als…

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari's reluctance to acknowledge errors is actively damaging its on-track performance.Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner anal…

Lewis Hamilton shares the full story of the restoration of his Ferrari F40.

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix is upon us, and it will be a little different to the previous 16 editions of that Formula 1 race.For the first time, the Marina Bay Street Circuit will host a sprint wee…

Valtteri Bottas details his epic ride to the Singapore GP from Sepang

Of all circuits on the current Formula 1 calendar, there are only two where Max Verstappen has yet to win: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. While that is entirely logical i…

Oscar Piastri believes Red Bull have now reached a similar level of competitiveness to Mercedes following Max Verstappen's victory in Malaysia last weekend, which marked the team's first wi…

The Ferrari Formula 1 team has issued a light-hearted 'unofficial' statement on social media after drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc temporarily took control of the Italian team's Instagram …

F1 cooling vests are dividing opinion among drivers.

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 …

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 …

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has suggested not all Formula 1 drivers have the same approach regarding wet-weather racing, with youngsters becoming “more and more cautious”.After drops of …

George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.

George Russell says it was his idea for Mercedes to carry out a back-to-back comparison test in Singapore.

George Russell has revealed that he will have to serve another grid penalty before the end of the season, adding to his troubles as he prepares to take a grid drop at this weekend's Singapore Gr…

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar believes cooling vests should be banned from the championship, insisting that the extreme physical challenge remains an important part of motor racing.The topic…

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-sen…

The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton argued McLaren made the same mistake as Ferrari in Malaysia - but faced less scrutiny.

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-sen…

Max Verstappen has revealed how his partner Kelly Piquet reacted to the prospect of him spending yet another weekend racing in GT World Challenge, despite having already completed a demanding triple-…

Mercedes will run its W17 Formula 1 car in split specifications for the Singapore Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli primed to run its Sepang updates once more as George Russell switches back to the car…

McLaren driver Lando Norris is expecting the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix to be a testing weekend for him and his fellow competitors, but he's less convinced about how good the first sprint weekend on t…

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed that he will race with the upgraded package introduced on Mercedes' W17 at last weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix in Singapore this weekend, whi…

What next for Esteban Ocon as he looks to remain in F1 after losing his Haas seat?

Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment at missing out on the opportunity to battle Max Verstappen in wet conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix, although he made it clear that he holds no particul…

A fan of Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has designed the perfect helmet for someone who likes a bit of Star Wars between their Formula 1 race weekends. It was so good, in fact, that the seven time cha…

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has continued his criticism of the media, particularly the Italian press, stressing that negative reports and speculation surrounding himself or the team often…

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull team chief Laurent Mekies for his calm leadership, crediting him with the Milton Keynes outfit's recovery following Christia…

Lando Norris is hoping for a better weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Esteban Ocon has made his intentions for the upcoming future crystal clear, insisting he has no intention of giving up despite acknowledging that he currently has no Formula 1 seat secured for next s…

Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he was chased by dogs, saw snakes and leapt over a lizard as he cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's Grand Prix.

There are six sprint races in the 2026 season and here is all you need to know about how the format works.

Singapore has a reputation of punishing even the best Formula 1 drivers. But talking to fans ahead of the sprint weekend, Oscar Piastri offered a more personal and hilarious answer as to why this wee…

Max Verstappen has expressed his great respect for Ferrari, but made it clear that winning remains his ultimate priority. For now, the Dutchman is fully focused on helping Red Bull return to the leve…

Fernando Alonso addresses "rumours" surrounding a return to the Dakar Rally.

All the key BBC coverage details for the Singapore Grand Prix, the sixth and final sprint event of the season, which takes place from 9-11 October.

Fernando Alonso has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to the Dakar Rally, insisting that fitting such a major challenge around a Formula 1 season would be “nearly impossible”. The Spani…

Marc Marquez may be the biggest name in MotoGP, but even he’s admitted he doesn’t have any power over the new schedule. The sport announced a new weekend format for 2027, which introduces two qualify…

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner received a combined £100.482million in compensation for loss of office following his departure from the Milton Keynes outfit in July 202…

Sergio Perez believes Formula 1’s cost cap can work against smaller teams, arguing that it has contributed to the sizeable gaps currently seen across the grid. Speaking in Singapore to the media incl…