Yuki Tsunoda’s bid to become a consistent Red Bull performer has hit a snag with a mystifying qualifying slump followed up by a shocking first lap at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.With Red Bull picking up its performances in recent races, Tsunoda’s own contributions are under the spotlight as theContinue Reading
In contrast with the majority of the Formula 1 grid, Red Bull continues to introduce notable upgrades to its RB21 – with Max Verstappen stating a new floor rolled out in Monza “definitely helped”. However, the short-term gains could impact Red Bull’s long-term ambitions with its 2026 project. Chief engineer Paul MonaghanContinue Reading
In contrast with the majority of the Formula 1 grid, Red Bull continued to introduce notable upgrades to its RB21 – with Max Verstappen stating a new floor rolled out in Monza “definitely helped”, even though most of the recent progress is down to improved execution. However, the short-term gains could impactContinue Reading
Charles Leclerc says he and Lewis Hamilton are “passengers” of Ferrari’s Formula 1 car, as they can’t outperform it to get back to the podium positions.Ferrari has had tough weekends in Baku and Singapore, where the top five eluded the Scuderia in both qualifying and the race, with the lackContinue Reading
Oscar Piastri voiced his annoyance at both Lando Norris and McLaren following the clash on the opening lap of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix – but were his complaints justified?The F1 world championship leader was barged by Norris into Turn 3 on the opening lap and wasn’t given sympathyContinue Reading
McLaren smashed through the 200 wins barrier in the Formula 1 world championship in 2025, having ended its long wait for a ninth constructors’ title the year before. Only Ferrari has more, and McLaren’s constructors’ success this season puts it clear of Williams and into second on the all-time list.TheContinue Reading
On 6 October 1985, Alain Prost won the Formula 1 championship for the first time in his career, at 30 years of age.Ahead of the European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, McLaren’s Prost enjoyed a 16-point gap over his only remaining rival, Ferrari’s Michele Alboreto, and needed to bring hisContinue Reading
Toto Wolff says the current generation of Formula 1 cars being a “surprise box” means results like George Russell’s shock Singapore Grand Prix victory have become a feature of the era.In the ground-effect era Mercedes has arguably experienced more ups and downs than any other team in the paddock, withContinue Reading
Last year’s Singapore Grand Prix proved to be Daniel Ricciardo’s last race in Formula 1, as the Australian was replaced at the RB team by Liam Lawson for the final six races of the year.In 2023, Lawson had been installed as a substitute for Ricciardo following the latter’s hand fractureContinue Reading
“I think the first-lap situation is one of those that can happen with this close racing,” was McLaren team principal Andrea Stella’s post-race take on the incident between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri which defined the Singapore Grand Prix.“We will review the situation together with our drivers, we will haveContinue Reading