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Next race
Austin GP
Round 20 · Circuit of the Americas
Weekend sessions
- Laps
- 56
- Length
- 5.513 km
- Race distance
- 308.405 km
- Lap record
- 1:36.169 · Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 2019
Championship fight
Driver standings
Gap: 102 pts
Last round 19: 20 / 2 pts
Constructor standings
Gap: 134 pts
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Championship fight
Driver standings
Gap: 102 pts
Last round 19: 20 / 2 pts
Constructor standings
Gap: 134 pts
Season progress
2026 · 17 completed · 6 upcoming · 2 cancelled

Source: Official Team Post via X
Max Verstappen Clinches Singapore Sprint Pole Despite Red Bull ERS Hiccup
Max Verstappen snagged pole position for the Singapore Sprint despite an ERS change on his Red Bull. His top time of 1:31.156 outpaced George Russell by a tenth of a second.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Russell Tops Sole Practice Session in Singapore Ahead of Grand Prix
George Russell secured the fastest lap in the only practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix, outpacing Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. The session saw drivers pushing limits on the challenging Marina Bay Street Circuit.

FIA Admits 'Human Error' Affected Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying
The FIA has acknowledged a 'human error' in race control that affected Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. Some cars were unable to use Overtake Mode, impacting their performance.

Verstappen Secures Sprint Pole for Singapore GP, Russell Lines Up Second
Max Verstappen clinched the Sprint pole position in Singapore, edging out George Russell. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli could only manage seventh, adding intrigue to the upcoming Sprint race.

FIA Investigates Max Verstappen's Overtake on Lewis Hamilton Under Yellow Flags
Max Verstappen faces an FIA investigation for allegedly overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during sprint qualifying in Singapore. The incident added to the drama of a session already disrupted by a crash involving Sergio Perez.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Max Verstappen Clinches Singapore Sprint Pole Despite Red Bull ERS Hiccup
Max Verstappen snagged pole position for the Singapore Sprint despite an ERS change on his Red Bull. His top time of 1:31.156 outpaced George Russell by a tenth of a second.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Russell Tops Sole Practice Session in Singapore Ahead of Grand Prix
George Russell secured the fastest lap in the only practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix, outpacing Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. The session saw drivers pushing limits on the challenging Marina Bay Street Circuit.

FIA Admits 'Human Error' Affected Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying
The FIA has acknowledged a 'human error' in race control that affected Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. Some cars were unable to use Overtake Mode, impacting their performance.

Verstappen Secures Sprint Pole for Singapore GP, Russell Lines Up Second
Max Verstappen clinched the Sprint pole position in Singapore, edging out George Russell. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli could only manage seventh, adding intrigue to the upcoming Sprint race.

FIA Investigates Max Verstappen's Overtake on Lewis Hamilton Under Yellow Flags
Max Verstappen faces an FIA investigation for allegedly overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during sprint qualifying in Singapore. The incident added to the drama of a session already disrupted by a crash involving Sergio Perez.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Verstappen Secures Pole for Singapore Sprint, Edges Out Russell
Max Verstappen nabbed pole position for the Singapore Sprint, narrowly beating George Russell and Charles Leclerc. The Red Bull driver capitalized on a perfect lap under the Marina Bay lights to stay ahead of his rivals.

F1's New Overtake Mode: Taking the Wheel from DRS
In 2026, Formula 1 bids farewell to DRS and introduces a new 'overtake mode.' This system leverages engine power over aerodynamics to assist drivers in passing their rivals.

Source: Official Team Post via X
George Russell Shines with Older Mercedes Spec in Singapore Sprint Qualifying
George Russell secured a strong second place in Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix by reverting to an older car specification. Despite Mercedes' mixed approach with car upgrades, Russell's performance showed the older setup still had plenty of pace.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Montoya: Mercedes 'Terrified' of Red Bull After Verstappen's Sepang Masterclass
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes is anxious about Red Bull's performance after Max Verstappen's dominant win at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang. The Dutch driver made it look easy against championship leader Kimi Antonelli, prompting Mercedes to reassess their aero packages.
Form guide
Last 3 race finishes — top 5 in the championship
| Driver | R19 | R18 | R17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 2nd | 5th | |
| 9th | 20th | 1st | |
| 6th | 3rd | 6th | |
| 1st | 1st | 2nd | |
| 2nd | 4th | 4th |

Source: Official Team Post via X
FIA Confirms George Russell's Grid Penalty for Singapore GP
George Russell is set to start from the back at the Singapore GP after the FIA confirmed his 40-place grid penalty. This follows his recent mechanical issues and component changes.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Kimi Antonelli Faces Challenges with Tricky New Mercedes Spec in Singapore
Kimi Antonelli found the new-spec Mercedes difficult to handle, finishing P7 in the Singapore Sprint Qualifying. With George Russell using an older car version, Antonelli struggled to match his teammate's pace.

Source: Official Team Post via X
McLaren's Hopeful Fix: Norris' Engine Troubles Addressed
Lando Norris has been dealing with engine issues that have impacted his race performance. McLaren believes they've identified the problem and are optimistic about a solution.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Carlos Sainz Criticizes FIA for 'Human Error' in Singapore Sprint Qualifying
Carlos Sainz voiced his frustration with the FIA after an error in Singapore's sprint qualifying gave certain drivers an unfair power advantage. The FIA admitted the mistake, and protests are anticipated.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Leclerc Acknowledges Ferrari's Performance Gap in Singapore Sprint Qualifying
Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari lacked the pace to compete for pole in Singapore's Sprint Qualifying, finishing third. Teammate Lewis Hamilton was sixth, struggling with grip on soft tires.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Toto Wolff Dismisses Claims of Mercedes Favoritism Towards Kimi Antonelli
Toto Wolff has firmly rejected allegations that Mercedes is favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell in the 2026 F1 season. He described these fan accusations as 'nonsensical' and lacking any basis.

Source: Official Team Post via X
FIA Clears Verstappen of Penalty After Hamilton Incident
Max Verstappen won't face a penalty after overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during Singapore's sprint qualifying. The FIA stewards concluded that the overtake was unintentional due to differing speeds.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Diverging Views: Norris and Piastri Reflect on McLaren’s Sprint Qualifying in Singapore
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had mixed reactions to their Sprint Qualifying performances in Singapore. While Piastri was content with his fourth-place finish, Norris felt he could have done better.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Red Bull's Pre-Sprint Jitters: Verstappen Overcomes Concerns for Singapore Pole
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Sprint despite early issues that left Red Bull's chief engineer looking uneasy. Martin Brundle noted the team's tension before Verstappen's remarkable lap.

Second Timing Glitch Hits Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying
Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying faced another technical hiccup when a timing system glitch disrupted SQ1. Despite the confusion, the backup system restored order quickly.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Isack Hadjar Reflects on Challenging Singapore Sprint Qualifying
Isack Hadjar struggled during the Singapore Sprint Qualifying, ending up in ninth place. Despite a strong start in practice, he found the car difficult to drive and faced engine issues.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Jolyon Palmer Highlights Hamilton's Costly Error in Singapore Sprint Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton's bid for pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint was thwarted by a mistake in the final sector. Jolyon Palmer explains how Hamilton's aggressive start left him struggling for grip at the end.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Hamilton Accepts Responsibility for Strategy Mishap at Singapore GP
Lewis Hamilton admitted his chosen strategy for the Singapore GP Sprint qualifying didn't pay off as hoped. Meanwhile, teammate Charles Leclerc secured P3, reflecting Ferrari's ongoing pace challenges.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Stewards Clear Verstappen of Penalty After Singapore Sprint Qualifying Incident
Max Verstappen retains pole for the Singapore Sprint following a stewards' inquiry into a yellow flag incident. Despite overtaking Lewis Hamilton under caution, the stewards found no penalty was warranted.

Source: Official Team Post via X
Button and Chandhok Weigh In on Verstappen's Singapore Incident
Jenson Button and Karun Chandhok have voiced their support for Max Verstappen's anticipated defense regarding a yellow flag incident during Singapore's sprint qualifying. The incident may see Verstappen facing a penalty, but both pundits agree he has a reasonable explanation.
