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via RacingNews365Liam Lawson concedes going 'a step too far' after narrow F1 rival defeatLiam Lawson admitted to being overly aggressive during Q3 of qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, resulting in a narrow defeat to Pierre Gasly. Lawson's performance saw him slip from a strong position in earlier qualifying sessions, ultimately qualifying eighth while Gasly secured seventh place. Despite the disappointment in qualifying, Lawson expressed satisfaction with his car's performance throughout the weekend. He noted that he had pushed hard to maximise his Q3 lap but ended up sliding and damaging his rear tyres. Lawson remains optimistic about the race day, hoping to convert his qualifying performance into points.Sat 10 Oct · 18:15 UTCvia BBC SportVerstappen building major momentum as 'no-one very happy' at McLarenMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix after winning the sprint race earlier in the day. He is looking to build on his recent momentum, having won the previous race in Malaysia and achieved several podium finishes in recent events. Verstappen faces competition from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, but he is focused on converting his pole position into a race victory. In contrast, McLaren faced a challenging day as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided during the sprint race, leading to Piastri's retirement and Norris finishing in eighth place. Team principal Andrea Stella expressed his disappointment over the incident, emphasising the importance of team interests. McLaren currently sits third in the constructors' championship, only 11 points ahead of Red Bull.Sat 10 Oct · 17:46 UTCvia Motorsport WeekLando Norris details ‘unpredictable McLaren’ anxiety after Singapore qualifying strugglesLando Norris expressed frustration after qualifying fifth for the Singapore Grand Prix, struggling with the unpredictability of his McLaren MCL38. He faced challenges in extracting consistent performance during the session, ultimately finishing behind Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton. Norris acknowledged that the car's limitations forced him to overdrive, increasing the risk of mistakes on the demanding Marina Bay street circuit. He noted that even minor errors could lead to significant consequences, as the team continues to battle against stronger competitors like Red Bull and Ferrari.Sat 10 Oct · 17:05 UTCvia Motorsport WeekMax Verstappen claims pole for Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, marking his 50th career pole in Formula 1. The Red Bull driver expressed the need for one crucial detail to improve his chances of victory during the race.Sat 10 Oct · 16:45 UTCvia Motorsport.comLewis Hamilton identifies qualifying mistake in SingaporeLewis Hamilton has revealed that a setup change during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix led to his missed opportunity for pole position. The Mercedes driver noted that he was close to unlocking a competitive performance but ultimately fell short due to a specific adjustment.Sat 10 Oct · 16:10 UTC30via 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 RaceFansStella calls Norris-Piastri collision unacceptableMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has described the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the final lap of the Singapore Sprint as 'simply not acceptable'. He emphasised the seriousness of the incident and the need for accountability among the drivers.Sat 10 Oct · 15:26 UTCvia RacingNews365Isack Hadjar calls for Red Bull engine changesIsack Hadjar has expressed concerns about the reliability of Red Bull Racing's engine, stating that "everything is breaking apart". This comes as his team-mate Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.Sat 10 Oct · 15:26 UTCvia F1iSingapore GP: Saturday's action in picturesMax Verstappen continued his strong performance by securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. He narrowly beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, finishing just 0.054 seconds ahead in the qualifying session. Lewis Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, qualified in third place. The qualifying event took place at the Marina Bay circuit, setting the stage for an exciting race on Sunday.Sat 10 Oct · 15:19 UTCvia RacingNews365Lewis Hamilton plans Ferrari strategy against VerstappenLewis Hamilton has indicated that he and Charles Leclerc may collaborate strategically to impede Max Verstappen's chances at the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen has yet to win at this circuit, prompting Hamilton's tactical approach.Sat 10 Oct · 14:56 UTCvia racer.comI had a right to go for gap on Piastri - NorrisLando Norris has stated that he had the right to attempt an overtake on Oscar Piastri during the final lap of the Sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix. The collision occurred when Norris tried to move down the inside at Turn 5, resulting in Piastri spinning out of the race and Norris finishing in eighth place. Piastri expressed surprise at the incident, claiming he was unaware of Norris's attempt to overtake and felt he was too far back to be challenged. The stewards reviewed the incident and determined that both drivers played a role in the contact, with Piastri noting he only realised Norris was there after turning into the corner.Sat 10 Oct · 14:42 UTCvia RaceFans5 videosVerstappen secures pole position for Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen achieved pole position for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, driving for Red Bull Racing. He outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the qualifying session.Sat 10 Oct · 14:33 UTCvia f1oversteer.comVerstappen secures pole position for Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during qualifying. The Red Bull driver showcased his skill on the challenging circuit, continuing his strong form in the championship.Sat 10 Oct · 14:30 UTC100via Formula1.comStewards decision on McLaren Singapore Sprint clash revealedLando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren were involved in a collision during the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, leading to an investigation by the stewards. Piastri retired after hitting the wall, while Norris managed to finish in eighth place. The stewards determined that both drivers contributed to the incident and decided to take no further action. Norris expressed that he saw an opportunity to overtake but felt the gap closed more than he anticipated. Piastri mentioned he did not see Norris at the apex of the turn. The stewards' report indicated that both drivers had different perspectives on the incident, but ultimately, no penalties were imposed.Sat 10 Oct · 14:05 UTCvia RacingNews365Isack Hadjar frustrated by Singapore GP qualifying issuesIsack Hadjar expressed his frustration with Red Bull's performance during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, describing the situation as a nightmare. Despite a power unit change, Hadjar will start at the back of the grid after a difficult qualifying session.Sat 10 Oct · 14:02 UTCvia RacingNews365Lando Norris avoids penalty for crash with Oscar PiastriThe stewards have decided not to penalise Lando Norris for his collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri during the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint. Norris had claimed he saw a gap and attempted to overtake, resulting in the incident that took both drivers out of the race.Sat 10 Oct · 13:47 UTCvia Motorsport.comLewis Hamilton calls for Singapore track changes: “Would have been the most boring race without rain”Lewis Hamilton has called for changes to the Singapore track to enhance overtaking opportunities, stating that the recent sprint race was only exciting due to wet conditions. He noted that the current layout makes it difficult for drivers to overtake, suggesting the addition of a longer straight to improve racing dynamics. Hamilton's comments were echoed by fellow drivers Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, who also expressed concerns about holding sprint races on tracks where overtaking is nearly impossible. They highlighted that the current regulations and track designs do not facilitate competitive racing, advocating for a reevaluation of venues chosen for sprint events.Sat 10 Oct · 12:55 UTCvia f1oversteer.comRUMOURTed Kravitz has 'heard' when Max Verstappen's race engineer could now leave Red Bull for McLarenMcLaren is reportedly looking to expedite the arrival of Gianpiero Lambiase, currently Max Verstappen's race engineer, to their team ahead of the originally planned 2028 season. Ted Kravitz revealed that Zak Brown is working on a deal with Red Bull to facilitate this move sooner than expected. Lambiase was initially set to leave Red Bull at the end of the current season and undergo a year of gardening leave before joining McLaren. However, it appears that McLaren is willing to pay a fee to break this arrangement, as Red Bull has already identified Tom McCullough as Lambiase's successor.Sat 10 Oct · 12:30 UTCvia Formula1.comMax Verstappen warns Red Bull over race start issuesMax Verstappen expressed concerns about Red Bull's race start performance following his victory in the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint. The four-time world champion highlighted that a poor start could jeopardise their chances in the main race.Sat 10 Oct · 11:44 UTCvia Motorsport WeekNorris and Piastri avoid penalties after Singapore clashLando Norris and Oscar Piastri have both escaped punishment following their collision on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint. The McLaren drivers shared their thoughts on the incident, describing themselves as 'unbothered' by the shunt.Sat 10 Oct · 11:42 UTCvia Formula1.comMcLaren's Stella calls Singapore collision unacceptableMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has condemned the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, labelling it 'unacceptable'. The incident occurred on a challenging day for McLaren, which also saw both drivers struggle in qualifying.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 UTC74via CrashMax Verstappen wins Singapore Sprint after Russell crashMax Verstappen secured his first victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, converting pole position into a win. The race was marked by George Russell crashing out from the lead, contributing to a chaotic event affected by wet weather.Sat 10 Oct · 10:17 UTC42via RacingNews365George Russell crashes out of lead in Singapore SprintGeorge Russell admitted that his overly confident driving led to a crash during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, where he was in the lead. The incident occurred on the opening lap, resulting in a safety car deployment and ending Russell's chances of victory.Sat 10 Oct · 09:46 UTC43