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Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes boosted by proposed F1 calendar overhaul
The final stretch of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship is facing a massive, unprecedented logistical overhaul. Following severe security escalations across the Middle East - specifically punctuated by reports of consecutive bombings at Riyadh airport today - the sport's governing body is rapidly
Motorsport.com30m ago
The hidden factor that gives Max Verstappen and Red Bull extra hope for 2027
With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finis
Motorsport.com42m ago
The hidden factor that gives Verstappen and Red Bull extra hope for 2027
With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finis
Autosport42m ago
Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli’s upgrades are “clearly faster” after Singapore split strategy
The Mercedes F1 Team walked away from the demanding 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with more than just a trophy and a solid haul of Constructors' points. After spending the entire weekend running a split-specification garage to evaluate their heavily debated aerodynamic updates, the team officially posse
Motorsport.com1h ago
Andrea Stella praises Lando Norris for reaction to Singapore GP sprint clash
McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has praised Lando Norris for the way he responded to his clash with team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.The McLaren pair were squabbling over fourth on Saturday until Norris made an opportunistic lunge down the inside of Turn 5 during
Motorsport.com2h ago
McLaren boss Andrea Stella lays down the law after “unacceptable” F1 Sprint clash
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix provided a stark reality check for McLaren. While Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ultimately secured a double-points finish in Sunday's main event, the weekend was heavily overshadowed by a disastrous inter-team collision during Saturday's Sprint race and a glaring pace
Motorsport.com2h ago
Oscar Piastri: How a slow puncture set up thrilling Lewis Hamilton pass
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was an exhausting war of attrition for the entire paddock, but McLaren's Oscar Piastri walked away from the Marina Bay Street Circuit with a hard-fought fifth-place finish. Navigating extreme heat and severe tyre degradation, the Australian driver salvaged a crucial chu
Motorsport.com2h ago
Why Charles Leclerc failed to outbrake Max Verstappen in Turn 1 at Singapore GP
Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have explained what happened at the start of Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, where the Ferrari driver had the best launch but failed to outdo his rival.Despite starting from the dirty side of the track – which admittedly wasn’t as dirty as usual given it had rain
Motorsport.com3h ago
Why Antonelli avoided a penalty despite four track limits incidents in Singapore GP
Kimi Antonelli committed what appeared to be four track limits violations during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix but avoided a penalty.This left many onlookers puzzled post-race, although the usual five-second penalty would not have changed the result: Antonelli finished third, 15.9 seconds ahead
Autosport3h ago
Indonesian Grand Prix 2026 MotoGP rider rankings
The battle for top spot in our Indonesian GP MotoGP rider rankings was far closer than what played out on track. Here's Val Khorounzhiy's final verdict
The Race4h ago
George Russell calls Red Bull "the team to beat" in F1, but Kimi Antonelli adds a key caveat
Formula 1’s Asian triple-header has gone particularly well for Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver finished 0.196 seconds behind Russell in Baku before going on to claim convincing victories in Malaysia and Singapore.On both sides of the equation – at Red Bull and Mercedes – this is linked to major
Motorsport.com4h ago
Who slept worst last night: Nikola Tsolov
Here's the problem: there is one topic you simply cannot avoid when talking about the Singapore weekend. On Saturday's sprint, Lando Norris committed one of the ultimate cardinal sins in motorsport: he crashed into his team-mate.To make matters worse, it was on the final lap of the race. In a sprint
Motorsport.com6h ago
Podcast: How Ferrari made Verstappen's win easier
Did Ferrari throw away a shot at Singapore victory? Plus Max Verstappen's form, Mercedes question marks and McLaren angst
The Race7h ago
Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen
It hasn’t been a very interesting championship so far. Well… let’s actually call it as it is: it’s been pretty dull, with Kimi Antonelli grabbing the lead and refusing to let anyone touch it from early on.That young Italian fella has certainly made sure we have nothing to get excited about in terms
Motorsport.com7h ago
Podcast: 'Fake' MotoGP battles, start chaos and title twists
Tyre pressure misery, intra-Aprilia fury and potential team orders feature in our Mandalika MotoGP podcast
The Race7h ago
Why Antonelli avoided a penalty that seemed obvious
Kimi Antonelli picked up four track limits violations during the Singapore GP, so why did he avoid the standard 5s time penalty?
The Race7h ago
Wellness partnerships target F1 teams and their increasingly engaged fans
Walk through the F1 paddock in 2026 and you will see logos for sleep trackers, hydration drinks and fitness wearables in places once reserved for banks, oil companies and tech giants.Three teams have signed wellness partners this year. Ferrari opened its commercial calendar in January with WHOOP, th
Motorsport.com12h ago
Fans can't get enough of Max Verstappen's floral race boots after Singapore win
Max Verstappen arrived at the Singapore Grand Prix with a new pair of race boots and left with a victory he had been chasing for years.The Verstappen.com Instagram account shared an image of the boots before the weekend. The design features a navy base with a pink floral pattern, alongside the Red B
Motorsport.com13h ago
Charles Leclerc's private jet drama sparked last-minute change of plans
Charles Leclerc's preparations for the Singapore Grand Prix got off to an unusual start after his private jet was forced to turn back to Malaysia, leaving the Ferrari driver to take the journey by road instead.The trip between two of F1's Asian races is usually a short transfer, and it's made even e
Motorsport.com14h ago
Lando Norris: ‘I owe everyone at McLaren an apology” for Oscar Piastri clash
Lando Norris has conceded he “let down the team” when colliding with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the sprint race of Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.The papaya cars clashed on the last lap of the 20-lap contest, as Norris dove down the inside of Piastri in Turn 5, eventually making contact wi
Motorsport.com18h ago
Our verdict on Hamilton's Singapore strategy failure
A failed strategy meant Lewis Hamilton lost a podium in Singapore and finished sixth instead
The Race18h ago
Verstappen jokes about coded messages as Red Bull phases in Lambiase’s successor
There were still two races on the current Formula 1 calendar missing from Max Verstappen's list of victories: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Given that F1 only visited the street circuit in Madrid for the first time this year, that is understandable, but Singapore has proved to be Re
Autosport19h ago
Max Verstappen jokes about coded messages as Red Bull plans first races for Gianpiero Lambiase’s successor
There were still two races on the current Formula 1 calendar missing from Max Verstappen's list of victories: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Given that F1 only visited the street circuit in Madrid for the first time this year, that is understandable, but Singapore has proved to be Re
Motorsport.com19h ago
Winners and losers from F1's Singapore Grand Prix
The last leg of a brutal triple-header can really go either way. As fatigue accumulates around the paddock, there is often the potential for political intrigue, bickering and human error.Off the track, things were relatively well behaved over the Singapore weekend, but a few drivers will be wishing
Motorsport.com19h ago
Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
A formidable win, and a fumbled podium - here's our pick of winners and losers from F1's Singapore GP
The Race19h ago
Toto Wolff explains the strict transparency keeping Mercedes F1 united
With Andrea Kimi Antonelli rapidly closing in on the 2026 world drivers' championship and veteran George Russell battling through relentless grid penalties on the opposite side of the garage, the internal dynamics at the Mercedes F1 Team could easily fracture under the pressure. However, team princi
Motorsport.com20h ago
Toto Wolff praises Red Bull as Mercedes faces upgrade concerns
Mercedes has a new upgrade for it to analyse, but team principal Toto Wolff has briefly turned his focus to Red Bull who have shown incredible improvement over the last few races. The Austrian believes the gains have come from three aspects: the car, the development path, and Max Verstappen - a driv
Motorsport.com20h ago
Why Hamilton's Singapore GP really imploded
How did Lewis Hamilton end up slumping to sixth place in Singapore?
The Race20h ago
Ferrari explains Hamilton’s failed Singapore GP gamble
As Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur faced the media following Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, the hot topic was Lewis Hamilton.Most of the questions revolved around the unsuccessful strategy that saw Hamilton collapse from third to sixth in the Marina Bay race, as he stayed out under the VSC to
Autosport20h ago
Why Ferrari caved in to Lewis Hamilton’s failed Singapore F1 gamble
As Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur faced the media following Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, the hot topic was Lewis Hamilton.Most of the questions revolved around the unsuccessful strategy that saw Hamilton collapse from third to sixth in the Marina Bay race, as he stayed out under the VSC to
Motorsport.com20h ago
How Kimi Antonelli will cope with pressure of clinching F1 title at US GP
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has vowed to keep the same mindset for the United States Grand Prix, where he could clinch his maiden world title.The Mercedes driver has been the dominant performer of 2026 as he holds a 102-point gap over team-mate George Russell in second, thanks to 14
Motorsport.com20h ago
Lewis Hamilton sent to FIA medical team after grueling Singapore Grand Prix
Following a punishing 62-lap battle under the extreme heat and humidity of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton was completely absent from the mandatory post-race media pen.A medical exemptionA Ferrari spokesperson has officially confirmed that the seven-time world c
Motorsport.com21h ago
How can Antonelli become F1 world champion at US GP?
It has been very clear from early on that Kimi Antonelli will become Formula 1 world champion in 2026 after an impressively dominant year for the Mercedes driver.The 20-year-old has made a huge jump from his up-and-down rookie campaign and with five, consecutive wins from round two to six, Antonelli
Autosport21h ago
How can Kimi Antonelli become world champion at F1 US GP?
It has been very clear from early on that Kimi Antonelli will become Formula 1 world champion in 2026 after an impressively dominant year for the Mercedes driver.The 20-year-old has made a huge jump from his up-and-down rookie campaign and with five, consecutive wins from round two to six, Antonelli
Motorsport.com21h ago
'I let McLaren down' - Norris now accepts blame for Piastri clash
Lando Norris has now accepted blame for clashing with McLaren F1 team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Singapore sprint race
The Race21h ago
Toto Wolff delivers brutal verdict on F1’s overtaking after Russell’s Singapore nightmare
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix provided wildly contrasting fortunes for the Mercedes F1 Team. While Andrea Kimi Antonelli charged from fourth on the grid to secure a podium finish, his veteran team-mate George Russell was trapped in a grueling, frustrating battle at the very back of the pack.Followin
Motorsport.com21h ago
Charles Leclerc demands Ferrari upgrades after agonising Singapore GP
Scuderia Ferrari pushed Red Bull Racing to the absolute limit under the Marina Bay floodlights, but Charles Leclerc ultimately had to settle for second place at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.After launching off the front row alongside polesitter Max Verstappen, Leclerc applied relentless pressure th
Motorsport.com21h ago
Ferrari boss reveals Lewis Hamilton deliberately ignored Singapore GP pit orders
Scuderia Ferrari executed a highly competitive 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, but the Maranello garage is leaving the Marina Bay Street Circuit wondering what could have been. While Charles Leclerc successfully secured second place behind race winner Max Verstappen, his team-mate Lewis Hamilton tumbled
Motorsport.com21h ago
Max Verstappen reacts to breaking Singapore GP curse after years of heartbreak
After a career of just missing out on a Singapore Grand Prix win, Max Verstappen has finally stood at the top of the podium of a Sunday race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. After what has been a mixed season for the Red Bull team, this is the four-time champion's second consecutive grand prix vict
Motorsport.com22h ago
Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear.The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Mart
Autosport22h ago
Lewis Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy
Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear.The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Mart
Motorsport.com22h ago
Kimi Antonelli caught off guard by major F1 title news after Singapore GP
Following a grueling 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Kimi Antonelli crossed the finish line in third place to secure another crucial podium. While Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen dominated the race to take the victory ahead of Scuderia Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Anto
Motorsport.com22h ago
Verstappen breaks Singapore win drought while Hamilton nosedives
Max Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix win as Ferrari squandered a double-podium by fumbling Lewis Hamilton's strategy
The Race22h ago
F1 Singapore GP: Max Verstappen dominates for Marina Bay double
Max Verstappen won Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix for the first time, leading Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli to the chequered flag.Verstappen withstood an early challenge from Leclerc and proved quicker over the remainder of the race.Strategy cost Lewis Hamilton dear, allowing Antonelli to fin
Motorsport.com22h ago
F1 Singapore GP: Verstappen takes comfortable victory from Leclerc and Antonelli
Max Verstappen won Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix for the very first time on Sunday, leading Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli under the chequered flag.Verstappen’s withstood an early challenge from Leclerc and proved quicker over the remainder of the race.Strategy cost Lewis Hamilton dear, allow
Autosport22h ago
Five quick takeaways from Singapore GP
Red Bull's Baku upgrade was "the good stuff""Whatever Red Bull's upgrade in Azerbaijan was, it was good stuff," McLaren's Oscar Piastri said with a wry smile when we asked him about the state of play in F1 right now. Following brief spells for Ferrari and McLaren at the top as Mercedes' main challen
Motorsport.com22h ago
F1 2026 Singapore Grand Prix race result
Max Verstappen took victory at Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari
The Race22h ago
Kim Kardashian finally breaks silence with Martin Brundle after awkward F1 snub
Kim Kardashian and Martin Brundle have finally shared an interview in the build up to the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, with the reality star finally putting her awkward Monaco moment behind her. The two finally caught up during the former driver's grid walk on the Sunday at the Marina Bay Circuit, whe
Motorsport.com23h ago
Kimi Antonelli hit with a major pre-race scare in Singapore
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was moments from officially getting under way when chaos erupted on the starting grid for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.Just minutes before the field was scheduled to roll away for the mandatory formation lap around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, severe panic broke
Motorsport.com1d ago
Acosta and Marquez 'looked like donkeys' in strange MotoGP duel
Pedro Acosta has conceded that he and fellow MotoGP racer Marc Marquez were left looking like ‘donkeys’ in Sunday’s Indonesian Grand Prix, after deliberately ceding position to one another
The Race1d ago
George Russell handed another 20-place penalty before the Singapore Grand Prix
The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team’s weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit has officially gone from bad to worse.A 60-place demotion for RussellAccording to the official FIA ruling, George Russell has been slapped with an additional 20-place grid penalty just hours before the start of the 2026 Sin
Motorsport.com1d ago
Pierre Gasly questions FIA stewards' decision not to penalise Lando Norris after Singapore crash
"We've got stewards for that. They made up their minds. Whatever the ref says, the ref is right," said Alpine's Pierre Gasly of the decision not to penalise Lando Norris for his collision with Oscar Piastri on the final lap of the sprint race in Singapore.This is the coded language footballers and f
Motorsport.com1d ago
F1 2026 Singapore GP starting grid with multiple penalties and pitlane starts
The starting grid for F1's 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with multiple drivers taking penalties
The Race1d ago
Isack Hadjar "pissed off" after mechanical problems strike at Singapore GP
Isack Hadjar was left “pissed off” after various mechanical problems disrupted his Saturday at the Singapore Grand Prix - leaving him with a back row start for Sunday’s Formula 1 race.A track limits violation caused the Red Bull driver to start the sprint from ninth, but he retired after just two la
Motorsport.com1d ago
How a key resignation attempt taught Wolff a valuable lesson
Toto Wolff has revealed a key lesson he learned during a dramatic moment in Mercedes' 2020s slump
The Race1d ago
Aprilia 1-2-3-4 as Martin reclaims MotoGP lead
Marco Bezzecchi claimed his first MotoGP win since May in the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika, as Jorge Martin reclaimed the championship lead
The Race1d ago
FIA admits fairness was compromised in Singapore GP sprint qualifying “mess”
The FIA has again owned up to its human error at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, with its single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis describing it as “the worst thing” for the federation.After sprint qualifying was red-flagged following Sergio Perez’s crash, the end of SQ1 was impacted by race contro
Autosport1d ago
FIA admits fairness was compromised in Singapore F1 sprint qualifying “mess”
The FIA has again owned up to its human error at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, with its single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis describing it as “the worst thing” for the federation.After sprint qualifying was red-flagged following Sergio Perez’s crash, the end of SQ1 was impacted by race contro
Motorsport.com1d ago
Why McLaren considers Norris-Piastri Singapore clash so “serious”
If you thought you'd never have to hear the term "Papaya Rules" again now that McLaren is no longer F1's dominant team, a new flashpoint over the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix weekend provided McLaren with a most unwanted flashback to 2025.Exactly one year ago, Norris barged Piastri out of the way at th
Autosport1d ago
F1 Singapore GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Marina Bay with Max Verstappen on pole for the Singapore Grand Prix after completing a commanding Saturday.The Red Bull driver followed victory in a rain-affected sprint by taking grand prix pole, beating Charles Leclerc by just 0.054s in qualifying. Lewis Hamilton sta
Motorsport.com1d ago
The 'extraordinary mitigating circumstances' that spared a grid drop
Nico Hulkenberg has escaped a Singapore grid drop despite having been found to have “unnecessarily impeded” Carlos Sainz
The Race1d ago
Lewis Hamilton plots Ferrari ambush on Max Verstappen after frustrating qualifying
Following an incredibly intense qualifying session under the floodlights of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix from the second row of the grid. While Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen successfully secured pole position—edging
Motorsport.com1d ago
Toto Wolff defends George Russell after costly sprint crash in Singapore
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix sprint format severely tested the limits of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team garage. After George Russell made a rare, costly mistake and crashed his W17 into the barriers out of the lead during Saturday's wet-weather Sprint race, the factory mechanics were forced to e
Motorsport.com1d ago
What Verstappen will change after Red Bull’s poor F1 starts in Malaysia and Singapore
The Singapore weekend is one of milestones for Verstappen. The Dutchman is contesting his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend and has claimed his 50th pole position in the process.Verstappen now belongs to an exclusive group of just five drivers – alongside Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Ay
Autosport1d ago
What's so "serious" for McLaren about the Norris-Piastri Singapore collision
If you thought you'd never have to hear the term "Papaya Rules" again now that McLaren is no longer F1's dominant team, a new flashpoint over the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix weekend provided McLaren with a most unwanted flashback to 2025.Exactly one year ago, Norris barged Piastri out of the way at th
Motorsport.com1d ago
Max Verstappen hints at change after Red Bull's poor F1 starts in Malaysia and Singapore
The Singapore weekend is one of milestones for Verstappen. The Dutchman is contesting his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend and has claimed his 50th pole position in the process.Verstappen now belongs to an exclusive group of just five drivers – alongside Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Ay
Motorsport.com1d ago
A "better job" or more engine power? Verstappen's Singapore pole unpicked
There's many a slip twixt cup and lip – and the ifs, buts and maybes nag even more insistently when the gap between pole position and P2 is measured in the thousandths of a second."I think there was potential to be on pole today, but Max just did a better job," said Charles Leclerc after falling 0.0
Autosport1d ago
How Mercedes’ tricky F1 upgrade has been working at Singapore GP
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli believes the upgraded Mercedes W17 works better, despite uncertainty regarding the new parts’ actual performance.Mercedes made the decision – an unusual one for a top team – to split its cars in terms of upgrades in Singapore. Antonelli has been running t
Motorsport.com1d ago
McLaren to talk internally after "simply not acceptable" Norris-Piastri clash
On the final lap of a wet 20-lap sprint, Lando Norris made a lunge on Oscar Piastri on the inside of Turn 5, unsuccessfully backing out of a closing gap and striking his McLarne team-mate's right-rear corner.The tangle sent both cars into a spin, with Piastri eliminated and sustaining severe damage
Autosport1d ago
Andrea Stella: Singapore F1 sprint collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri "simply not acceptable"
On the final lap of a wet 20-lap sprint, Lando Norris made a lunge on Oscar Piastri on the inside of Turn 5, unsuccessfully backing out of a closing gap and striking his McLarne team-mate's right-rear corner.The tangle sent both cars into a spin, with Piastri eliminated and sustaining severe damage
Motorsport.com1d ago
How Hamilton "tipped it over the edge" with a setup change too far in Singapore GP qualifying
Ferrari will be pondering whether both its cars should have been on the front row for the Singapore Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton set an impressive pace through the opening segments of qualifying and team-mate Charles Leclerc said "I think the car had potential for pole".But ultimately Leclerc came up
Motorsport.com1d ago
Russell bemoans "very bad" Saturday at Singapore GP
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell conceded it was his own mistake that led to him crashing out of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race – an accident which may have hindered his performance in qualifying.Front-row starter Russell surged into the lead on a wet Marina Bay track with a much bette
Autosport1d ago
George Russell: ‘A very bad day because of my own mistake’
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell conceded it was his own mistake that led to him crashing out of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race – an accident which may have hindered his performance in qualifying.Front-row starter Russell surged into the lead on a wet Marina Bay track with a much bette
Motorsport.com1d ago
Isack Hadjar demands massive red Bull engine changes: “Everything is breaking apart”
Red Bull Racing is experiencing massively contrasting fortunes at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. While Max Verstappen successfully secured pole position for Sunday's main event, his team-mate, Isack Hadjar, endured an absolute mechanical nightmare under the floodlights of the Marina Bay Street Circu
Motorsport.com1d ago
Kim Kardashian's private jet makes 6,700-mile journey for Lewis Hamilton's Singapore GP
When an A-list celebrity’s personal aircraft makes a massive intercontinental trip during a Formula 1 race weekend, the paddock immediately starts talking.According to the sports and culture Instagram account pulsesports.hq, Kim Kardashian’s private Gulfstream G650ER—officially registered as N1980K—
Motorsport.com1d ago
Starting grid for the 2026 F1 Singapore GP
George Russell has been penalised for exceeding his engine component allocation by changing several engine components.Fernando Alonso and Isack Hadjar will start from the pitlane due to engine component changes and setup adjustments made under parc ferme conditions.Lance Stroll will start from the p
Motorsport.com1d ago
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Singapore GP
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 penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a techni
Motorsport.com1d ago
F1 Singapore GP: Max Verstappen overcomes Ferrari challenge for pole
Max Verstappen clinched pole position for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, outpacing the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes struggled.The four-time champion set a best effort of a 1m31.373s to finish just 0.054s faster than Leclerc and secure his second pole of the weekend,
Motorsport.com1d ago
F1 Singapore GP: Verstappen continues recent dominance with pole
Max Verstappen clinched pole position for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, outpacing the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes struggled.Championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished just fourth and sixth, while Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate, Isack Hadjar, wi
Autosport1d ago
Verstappen urges Red Bull to fix race starts problem
A day after topping a Formula 1 qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the first time, Max Verstappen has now added a victory at the same venue. Both sprint sessions underline that Red Bull has a more than competitive car in Singapore this year, although Verstappen himself still doe
Autosport2d ago
F1 Singapore GP: Verstappen wins chaotic wet sprint after Russell's crash
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race from pole position after ephemeral leader George Russell crashed out at the end of the very first lap.A downpour soaked the grid 15 minutes before the scheduled start, while some parts of the Marina Bay Street Circuit remained dry. The race was
Autosport2d ago
Singapore sprint qualifying chaos leaves F1 teams furious
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 first segment of sprint qualifying at Marina Bay was red-flagged to clear up debris from Sergio Perez's f
Autosport2d ago
FIA reveals "human error" caused latest software glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying
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 displayed.SQ1 was halted by a red flag when Sergio Perez hit the barrier at Turn 5, then extracted his c
Autosport2d ago
F1 Singapore GP: Verstappen storms to sprint pole with Antonelli only seventh
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 wil
Autosport2d ago
Is Antonelli favoured by Mercedes? Wolff responds to latest claims
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
Autosport3d ago
"It should be banned" - F1 drivers still divided over cooling vests
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, th
Autosport3d ago
F1 Singapore GP: Russell tops FP1 with Verstappen also impressing
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-competitive running on the sprint Singapore weekend, albeit held in unrepresentative conditions – 53C track
Autosport3d ago
McLaren targets Norris’ costly fuel system issue with Singapore F1 power unit fixes
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 som
Autosport3d ago
Audi F1 drivers reveal biggest engine limitation – and why they’re not worried
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, th
Autosport3d ago
FIA completes investigation into F1 chaos in Malaysia and announces measures
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 linked to the 250kW
Autosport4d ago
Inside Alonso's decision to contest the 2027 Dakar Rally with Aston Martin
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 to back him in anothe
Autosport5d ago
Mercedes confirms Russell's Singapore GP grid penalty following Sepang retirement
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 un
Autosport5d ago
Russell to take grid penalty in Singapore due to Sepang retirement
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 a sudden failure
Autosport5d ago
What caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17?
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
Autosport6d ago
The dire consequence of Russell's Bahrain GP in Malaysia retirement
George Russell’s retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will have huge consequences on the rest of his 2026 Formula 1 campaign - especially in regards to ADUO.The Mercedes driver was running third under the safety car with five laps remaining at Sepang on Sunday, until he pulled over at
AutosportOct 5
Honda HRC to get new boss with Watanabe set to retire
Koji Watanabe, the long-time boss of Honda's racing activities under HRC, will retire on 1 January 2027, with Keiichi Yasuda appointed as his successor.A long-time Honda employee after first joining the Japanese marque in 1987, Watanabe became the head of Honda's racing division in 2022. In that tim
AutosportOct 5
How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the race
The start of the first wet-weather race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos. Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars f
AutosportOct 4
The slick tyre gamble that hurt McLaren and Ferrari's chances in Bahrain GP in Malaysia
When the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia eventually got going after an hour and 33 minutes of delays, it became apparent that the intermediate was the tyre to be on among the opening laps - even if the Sepang circuit had looked like it was drying out.At the front of the field, Ferrari and McLaren cho
AutosportOct 4
FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay
The FIA has given insight into why Formula 1 cars experienced technical issues ahead of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.The start of the Sepang race was delayed by 40 minutes due to a downpour; then a chaotic formation lap saw the likes front-row starters Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton su
AutosportOct 4
Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away
Mercedes driver George Russell labelled his misfortune as laughable following Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where a power unit failure cost him a podium finish late on.Russell was a lowly seventh on the grid at Sepang, but the correct choice of intermediate tyres on a damp track and a
AutosportOct 4
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a disorderly Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clinching his first victory of the season, as George Russell’s title hopes dwindled further with a late retirement.After the race was delayed by an hour and a half due to dysfunctional software on a wet track, Verst
AutosportOct 4
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia descends into chaos as car trouble prompts red flag
The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been red-flagged after several cars suffered power unit gremlins during a wet set of formation laps.After a heavy tropical thunderstorm, the action at Malaysian Sepang was set to get underway with a number of laps behind the safety car followed by a s
AutosportOct 4
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang
The start of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed due to heaving thunderstorms hitting the Sepang circuit.As teams formed on the starting grid for the pre-race procedure, a small drizzle turned into a full-blown tropical thunderstorm and a downpour and lightning hit the circui
AutosportOct 4
Why Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on several occasions, but the on-track action has consistently remained unaffected.Following initial co
AutosportOct 3
"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races.Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drive
AutosportOct 3
McLaren explains recurring Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has clarified the issues with Lando Norris' current Mercedes power unit, as the reigning champion rued the lack of straightline speed in Formula 1 qualifying for the second week running.Although McLaren is known to be missing straightline speed versus its other M
AutosportOct 3
From "paper car" to pole – What changed for Verstappen and Red Bull?
It is less than a month since Max Verstappen qualified sixth at Monza and afterwards spoke about a Red Bull car "made of paper". Admittedly, that comment specifically concerned the "car degradation" issue – components that sometimes deteriorate over the course of a race – and according to Verstappen
AutosportOct 3
Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark"
The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn't visited since 2017. Has it missed?Probably not – but, because the upgrade is a major one, Mercedes has committed to it on both cars so it has been unable to run back-to-back
AutosportOct 3
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026 from Hamilton
Max Verstappen took his first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign to deliver on his early weekend promise by dominating qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver was fastest in all three sessions after also topping FP1 on Friday to take his first pole since the 2025 Abu D
AutosportOct 3
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to top FP3
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to recover from a disappointing Friday for the championship-leading Mercedes outfit.The Silver Arrows brought a heavily upgraded W17 to Sepang, but only managed second and fifth in FP1 and seventh and eighth in FP2 with other
AutosportOct 3
Why Verstappen’s unusual run plan highlights F1 teams’ biggest challenge in Malaysia
Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was atypical in several respects. Lap times turned out to be four and a half seconds slower than expected due to the poor track surface, Mercedes did not impress as much as perhaps expected and the run plans were rather unusual.The lat
AutosportOct 2
Why Verstappen and Hadjar urge Red Bull to "make all the mistakes now" for 2027
With seven or eight Formula 1 weekends remaining in 2026 – depending on the situation in the Middle East – Red Bull has just two objectives left: preventing 2026 from becoming the team’s first winless year since 2015 and, secondly, learning as much as possible ahead of next season.Regarding the firs
AutosportOct 2
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Leclerc tops FP2 with Mercedes seventh and eighth
Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the high threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.528s at Sepang that put him 0.099s quicker than second-placed Isack Hadjar, who finished third in FP1,
AutosportOct 2
Vasseur calls for Ferrari unity: Pointing fingers would be "big mistake"
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has welcomed the public backing of his bosses and called on his team to remain united rather than point fingers and get distracted by outside noise.While Ferrari has enjoyed an upturn in form under the new 2026 regulations, Vasseur's position returned to the centre of
AutosportOct 2
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen pips Russell to top FP1
Max Verstappen topped opening practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia aboard a highly competitive 2026 Red Bull Formula 1 car in an uninterrupted session at Sepang.The four-time world champion posted a 1m37.520s to go 0.383s quicker than second-placed George Russell of Mercedes, with Verstap
AutosportOct 2