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via f1oversteer.comLiam Lawson shines with seventh place in Singapore Grand PrixLiam Lawson finished seventh in the Singapore Grand Prix, outperforming key rivals from Red Bull Racing. Martin Brundle noted that Lawson's strong performance indicates a significant challenge for Red Bull's management.Sun 11 Oct · 17:45 UTCvia CrashMartin Brundle and Kim Kardashian meet at Singapore GPMartin Brundle and Kim Kardashian finally met during the gridwalk at the Singapore Grand Prix, addressing their previous awkward encounter in Monaco. The two shared a light-hearted exchange, with Brundle joking about the situation and Kardashian expressing her support for Lewis Hamilton.Sun 11 Oct · 11:59 UTCvia f1oversteer.comMartin Brundle left surprised as ‘bit-part’ driver stuns in Singapore Grand Prix qualifyingIn a surprising turn during the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying, Charles Leclerc secured a front row start by qualifying second, just behind Max Verstappen who took pole position. Leclerc's performance caught the attention of commentators, including Martin Brundle, who remarked on how unexpected it was given Leclerc's previous lack of prominence in the session. Leclerc himself acknowledged the challenges he faced during qualifying, stating that he felt he could have potentially claimed pole position had it not been for some mistakes. His strong lap time was only a tenth of a second slower than Verstappen's, indicating that both Ferraris are in a competitive position to challenge Red Bull in the race.Sat 10 Oct · 16:00 UTCvia PlanetF1FIA confirms Lance Stroll decision after Sergio Perez incidentThe FIA has confirmed that Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll will not face any penalties following a collision with Cadillac's Sergio Perez during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race. The incident occurred on the opening lap when both drivers made contact at Turn 16, leading to their retirements from the race. After an investigation, the stewards concluded that Stroll took a reasonable line into the corner and was not at fault. Stroll expressed uncertainty about the incident, while Perez acknowledged the missed opportunity and explained his perspective on the collision.Sat 10 Oct · 13:07 UTCvia PlanetF1McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri avoid penaltiesLando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren will not face penalties following their collision during the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint. The FIA confirmed the decision after an investigation into the incident.Sat 10 Oct · 11:47 UTCvia 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 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 UTC35via 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 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 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 CrashAston Martin considers protest over Singapore qualifyingAston Martin is contemplating a protest following a race control error during the sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix that resulted in power discrepancies among drivers. Carlos Sainz has also criticised the FIA for the 'human error' that affected the performance of the cars.Fri 9 Oct · 14:54 UTCvia Motorsport.comFIA admits human error affected Singapore GP sprint qualifyingThe FIA has acknowledged that a human error compromised fairness during the sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA's single-seater director, described the incident as 'the worst thing' for the federation.Fri 9 Oct · 14:42 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 RacingNews365FIA admits human error affected Singapore Sprint qualifyingThe FIA has acknowledged that a human error compromised fairness during the Sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA's single-seater director, described the situation as a significant operational embarrassment for the federation.Fri 9 Oct · 14:17 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 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 RacingNews365Max Verstappen cleared of yellow flag breach in SingaporeMax Verstappen will not face any penalties following an investigation into a potential yellow flag infringement during sprint qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The FIA stewards determined that Verstappen did not commit any wrongdoing, allowing him to retain his pole position.Fri 9 Oct · 12:56 UTCvia RacingNews365Sergio Perez blames others for Singapore sprint crashSergio Perez has pointed an 'aggressive' finger of blame for his crash during the sprint qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The incident led to the first red flag of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.Fri 9 Oct · 12:45 UTCvia newsonf1.comSergio Perez supports James Vowles' cost-cap proposalSergio Perez has expressed his support for James Vowles' initiative to reform the Formula 1 budget cap, stating that the current regulations can hinder smaller teams. However, Vowles' proposal is facing opposition from several of the sport's leading teams.Fri 9 Oct · 06:19 UTCvia RacingNews365Sergio Perez warns Cadillac of last chance in SingaporeSergio Perez has stated that the Singapore Grand Prix may be Cadillac's final opportunity to secure points in the current Formula 1 season. The race winner at the Marina Bay Street Circuit emphasised the pressure on the team to perform this weekend.Thu 8 Oct · 11:00 UTCvia RacingNews365George Russell's title hopes effectively over for 2026George Russell's chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' title have been deemed effectively over following a series of setbacks, including a retirement in Malaysia. Currently, he sits 84 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings.Thu 8 Oct · 09:45 UTCvia PlanetF1Predictions for the Singapore Grand Prix revealedExperts have made their predictions for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, with many anticipating a win for Max Verstappen. Additionally, there are expectations for impressive performances from drivers such as Sergio Perez and Andrea Antonelli.Thu 8 Oct · 05:11 UTCvia PlanetF1RUMOURWhat Horner told Brundle about Ferrari team principal speculationChristian Horner recently clarified his comments regarding Ferrari, stating that his description of the team as a 'dream' was merely a polite remark. This clarification came amid growing speculation about Fred Vasseur's future as Ferrari's team principal, which has been a topic of discussion since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. Horner emphasized that he has no intentions of pursuing Vasseur's role, despite the swirling rumours. Ferrari responded to the speculation by publicly expressing full confidence in Vasseur's leadership. Martin Brundle, who spoke with Horner, echoed the sentiment that Vasseur should be supported, highlighting the pressures of being Ferrari's team principal. Currently, Ferrari sits second in the Constructors' Championship, while Lewis Hamilton is in third place in the Drivers' standings, just 22 points behind his former teammate George Russell.Wed 7 Oct · 08:53 UTCvia f1oversteer.comDavid Coulthard comments on Sergio Perez's Red Bull stintDavid Coulthard has stated that Sergio Perez lacks the final edge needed to compete at the highest level, following Perez's criticisms of his time at Red Bull Racing. As Perez transitions to a new project with Cadillac, Coulthard's remarks reflect on the challenges he faced during his tenure with the team.Tue 6 Oct · 19:00 UTC