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via Formula1.com'We are where we should be' – Norris on Singapore QualifyingLando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren shared their thoughts on their qualifying performance for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. Norris secured fifth place on the grid, expressing that this position reflects their current capabilities, as they continue to struggle to match the pace of the leading teams. He highlighted the challenges of driving the car to its limits without risking a crash, while also acknowledging the gap to polesitter Max Verstappen. Piastri, who finished seventh in qualifying, will start sixth due to a grid penalty for George Russell. He mentioned that the MCL40 lacked the performance needed to compete with Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Despite some mistakes during the session, Piastri remains hopeful for improvement in the race. Both drivers are focused on maximizing their performance in the upcoming race despite the difficulties faced during qualifying.Sat 10 Oct · 15:54 UTCvia f1oversteer.comMax Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix from pole positionMax Verstappen secured a commanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, marking his first win at this venue. The Red Bull driver converted his pole position into a dominant performance, with Charles Leclerc finishing in second place.Sat 10 Oct · 14:30 UTC25via Formula1.comMcLaren's Andrea Stella condemns Singapore driver clashMcLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has described the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint as 'unacceptable'. He emphasised that there is 'no ego' and 'no person' bigger than the team, following the incident that marred their performance.Sat 10 Oct · 11:29 UTCvia gpfans.comMax Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for Red BullMax Verstappen secured victory at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, driving for Red Bull Racing. Andrea Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 102 points following the race.Sat 10 Oct · 10:45 UTCvia RacingNews3651 videoMcLaren's Norris and Piastri clash deemed unacceptableMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella described the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Singapore sprint race as "simply not acceptable." The incident, which occurred on the final lap, resulted in both drivers losing the opportunity for a strong points finish, but the FIA opted not to impose any penalties.Sat 10 Oct · 10:30 UTC29via gpfans.com1 videoKim Kardashian supports Lewis Hamilton at Singapore GPKim Kardashian made a surprise appearance at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix to cheer on her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton. She was seen in the Ferrari garage during the event at Marina Bay.Sat 10 Oct · 09:49 UTCvia Motorsport WeekMax Verstappen wins 2026 Singapore Grand Prix sprintMax Verstappen secured victory in the sprint race at the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Andrea Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 89 points over George Russell despite finishing fourth.Sat 10 Oct · 09:38 UTCvia grandprix.comAntonelli family denies Monaco relocation plansKimi Antonelli's family has refuted Prince Albert's suggestion that the Mercedes driver is contemplating a move to Monaco. They stated that there is no need for the family to leave their current residence in San Marino.Sat 10 Oct · 04:07 UTCvia f1technical.netLeclerc admits Ferrari lacks pace to fight Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren in SingaporeCharles Leclerc has stated that Ferrari is currently unable to compete with leading teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren, despite securing third place on the grid for the Sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix. He believes the team has maximised its performance but acknowledges a decline in competitiveness over recent races, particularly when switching to soft tyres during qualifying. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed that the medium tyres performed better than the softs during the session. He praised Leclerc's efforts but noted that Lewis Hamilton faced difficulties, qualifying sixth. Vasseur anticipates that the Sprint will provide valuable insights for the remainder of the weekend, as Ferrari continues to seek improvements in their performance.Fri 9 Oct · 22:00 UTCvia f1technical.netMax Verstappen takes pole for Singapore Grand Prix SprintMax Verstappen achieved pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, narrowly beating George Russell in a competitive qualifying session. Meanwhile, Russell's Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli faced challenges, finishing significantly behind in the qualifying results.Fri 9 Oct · 22:00 UTCvia f1technical.netRussell and Antonelli offer their initial verdict on Mercedes' technical comparision at SingaporeMercedes has continued its investigation into its latest upgrade package by splitting its car specifications for the Singapore Grand Prix, with George Russell reverting to the configuration that helped him secure pole position and victory in Baku, while Kimi Antonelli retained the new developments.Fri 9 Oct · 22:00 UTCvia f1oversteer.com1 videoKimi Antonelli is failing championship credentials test as Mercedes risk nightmare trend returningKimi Antonelli faced significant challenges during the Singapore Sprint race, qualifying in seventh place and falling nearly seven tenths behind pole-sitter Max Verstappen. The upgrades introduced by Mercedes, intended to enhance his performance, instead left him struggling to adapt, raising concerns about his championship credentials. This situation is not new for Antonelli, as he experienced similar difficulties last season with a rear suspension upgrade that negatively impacted his performance. Mercedes' decision to implement changes has led to a pattern of struggles for the young driver, who must learn to handle such adjustments if he hopes to achieve long-term success in Formula One.Fri 9 Oct · 20:00 UTCvia Motorsport.comMax Verstappen secures pole for Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen has achieved pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix after a strong performance in qualifying. The Red Bull driver topped the timesheets, continuing his impressive form following a recent victory.Fri 9 Oct · 18:06 UTCvia F1iLewis Hamilton takes blame for Singapore Sprint qualifyingLewis Hamilton acknowledged that he made an incorrect decision regarding Ferrari's run plan during the Singapore Sprint qualifying. Despite a strong performance in Bahrain the previous weekend, Hamilton felt disappointed with his results in Singapore.Fri 9 Oct · 16:51 UTCvia F1iAntonelli struggling to understand ‘unpredictable’ W17 packageKimi Antonelli has expressed difficulty in adapting to Mercedes' latest W17 upgrade during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Despite arriving with high expectations, he finished seventh in Sprint Qualifying, significantly behind his teammate George Russell, who performed better with the older car specification. Antonelli described the upgraded package as unpredictable and challenging to drive, raising concerns about his championship lead. The split-specification strategy employed by Mercedes has not yielded the desired results, with Antonelli struggling to extract performance from the new package. With limited practice time, the team faces challenges in making necessary adjustments before the next competitive session. Antonelli remains hopeful for improvements but acknowledges the significant gap he needs to close to compete effectively.Fri 9 Oct · 15:09 UTCvia Motorsport WeekFIA acknowledges qualifying error at Singapore Grand PrixThe Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has admitted that a human error affected the results of the sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. This admission follows a series of software glitches that have plagued Formula 1 events recently.Fri 9 Oct · 14:32 UTCvia Motorsport.comMax Verstappen secures pole position in SingaporeMax Verstappen achieved pole position for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, outperforming Charles Leclerc in qualifying. The session took place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, showcasing Verstappen's strong performance ahead of the race.Fri 9 Oct · 13:58 UTCvia RaceFans1 video2026 Singapore Grand Prix sprint race grid | Formula 1Max Verstappen achieved provisional pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, clocking a time of 1'31.156 in his Red Bull car. He was followed closely by George Russell in second place with a time of 1'31.276, and Charles Leclerc in third with a time of 1'31.399 for Ferrari. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualified fourth and fifth respectively, both driving for McLaren. Lewis Hamilton, competing in a Ferrari, secured sixth place. Andrea Kimi Antonelli was seventh in his Mercedes, while Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar rounded out the top ten, with Hadjar failing to set a time.Fri 9 Oct · 13:43 UTCvia f1oversteer.com1 videoVerstappen secures Singapore Sprint pole despite controversyMax Verstappen achieved pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, finishing ahead of George Russell by 0.120 seconds. The Red Bull driver is under investigation for overtaking Lewis Hamilton during a yellow flag situation but has retained his pole.Fri 9 Oct · 13:42 UTCvia RacingNews365Max Verstappen avoids penalty after Singapore incidentMax Verstappen retained his pole position for the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix after the stewards decided not to impose a penalty following an incident involving Lewis Hamilton. The decision was made despite initial concerns over a potential yellow flag infringement.Fri 9 Oct · 13:42 UTCvia RacingNews365FIA admits error disrupted Singapore GP sprint qualifyingThe FIA has acknowledged that a human error in Race Control affected the Overtake Mode system during the Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, leaving some drivers without access to the feature. This incident has led to frustration among teams, with Aston Martin considering a protest over the situation.Fri 9 Oct · 13:12 UTCvia thejudge13.comVerstappen SHOCK in SingaporeMax Verstappen showcased impressive speed during the Singapore weekend, setting the fastest time in qualifying simulations on medium tyres. Kimi Antonelli, driving an upgraded Mercedes, was the quickest on hard tyres but only marginally ahead of teammate George Russell, who used the old specification car. This raised concerns about Mercedes' performance and strategy ahead of the Grand Prix. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, expressed frustration over conspiracy theories regarding driver favoritism, particularly in light of Russell's recent engine failures. Russell himself acknowledged his disappointing season, noting a significant drop in his qualifying performance compared to previous years. The team's struggles with car setup and performance continue to be a focal point as they prepare for the upcoming races.Fri 9 Oct · 12:42 UTCvia Sky Sports F1Wolff defends Mercedes against bias accusationsToto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, has dismissed claims of bias towards Kimi Antonelli over George Russell as 'brainless'. He suggested that those who believe such conspiracy theories should watch children's shows instead of Formula 1.Fri 9 Oct · 11:56 UTCvia AutosportIs Antonelli favoured by Mercedes? Wolff responds to latest claimsMercedes 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 was previously hoped he would benefit from the ADUO ... Keep readingFri 9 Oct · 11:46 UTC