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Singapore puts Verstappen's 2027 favourite tag to its first real test
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 Racing driver was the fastest driver on medium tyres by half a second. George Russell, driving an older-spec...
Leclerc hits back at cooling vest sceptics: 'Some drivers don't want to hear any of it'
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 perfect yet. He also suggested that some of his rivals are not even willing to talk about it. The cooling vest h...
F1 Full Results | Russell sets the tone ahead of Sprint Qualifying in FP1
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 ahead of Sprint Qualifying, drivers wasted no time entering the circuit and racking up plenty of laps. After...
Russell sets the pace in Singapore as Antonelli struggles to keep up
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 gradually gave way to the glow of the Marina Bay Circuit's floodlights in the closing minutes. Here is a full re...
FIA confirms worst-kept secret as Russell suffers major blow in Singapore
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 from the back of the grid. According to the technical delegate's report, the Briton has taken his fif...
MotoGP Practice Results | Aprilia lead Marquez in crash-filled session
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 Moto2, and then experienced around 10 yellow flag incidents. Eventually, Fernandez mastered the condit...
Bizarre visor incident causes red flag as MotoGP faces Indonesia delay
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 technical issues. As such, MotoGP’s timed practice experienced a 35-minute delay amid a chaotic openi...
Hadjar reveals initial Red Bull-Ford engine fears: 'This is gonna be a long season'
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 admitted that his first experience with the engine during pre-season testing initially left him concern...
F1 LIVE | Hamilton leads FP1, Hulkenberg causes brief VSC
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. Follow FP1 of the Singapore Grand Prix LIVE with GPblog! Formula 1 arrives in Singapore following a chao...
Hamilton launches fierce Ferrari defence: 'McLaren made the same decision and no one even said anything about it'
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. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the weekend, the seven-time world champion launched a strong defence of his team...
Verstappen witty in response to comparison with Alonso: 'A little bit more handsome'
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 the Spaniard and said that the two stand out from all the other drivers on the Formula 1 grid. Verstap...
F1 teams split over Singapore GP upgrades as FIA reveals latest changes
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 season entering its final stages, technical development has taken a back seat for several teams headin...
Hadjar sides with Verstappen over Russell in cooling vest debate
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 vests in Formula 1 in Singapore. He said: "I think it should be banned." Asked why he thinks that wa...
Verstappen aims to conquer Singapore: 'I have unfinished business here'
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 is yet to take pole position or win the Grand Prix. On Sundays, he has finished second three times al...
Verstappen explains how he keeps life simple away from F1
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, the Dutchman also answered more personal questions from his fans, including what the best thing about being a dad i...
Casey Stoner questions MotoGP's priorities after controversial Adelaide move
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 that he isn’t a fan. MotoGP leaves the iconic undulating circuit next year and heads for a street track,...
Lewis Hamilton misses wet-weather racing challenge in F1
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 weather conditions last Sunday. Thunderstorms are also predicted for the weekend in Singapore. Speakin...
Max Verstappen is the top favorite for the 2027 World Championship
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 team an early favorite for next year. Red Bull Racing began 2026 at a significant disadvantage. Over t...
Bagnaia contradicts Marc Marquez over controversial MotoGP rule change
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 race and another for the Grand Prix. Previously, one qualifying set the grid for both races, but the new pr...
F1 Today | Russell addresses grid penalty situation, Verstappen shares Kelly Piquet's reaction to GT3 race plans
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 at the Singapore Grand Prix. Next weekend, while there will be an off-weekend in Formula 1, Verstapp...
Russell backs idea amid Verstappen's clear rejection
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, the Mercedes driver explained that he sees the benefit of wearing one. He began: "I mean, I'd race...
Thunderstorms to make drivers' life difficult in Singapore: 'No room for error'
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, there have been two occasions when teams had to choose between slick and intermediate tyres. McLaren made th...
Verstappen doubles down on 'sauna' claim over cooling vest need
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 also questioned its effectiveness, pointing out that even if the system worked as intended, it would not prov...
Piastri makes bold Red Bull admission that could worry Mercedes
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 win of the season. After an opening phase of the season in which Mercedes dominated and Ferrari were their only c...
Russell reveals even worse news on top of Singapore GP grid penalty
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 Grand Prix, which has already left him facing an uphill battle at Marina Bay. Russell heads into the Singapo...
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