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Max Verstappen won his first Singapore Grand Prix, ending a years-long drought at the Marina Bay circuit. The four-time champion led from pole to flag to secure his 73rd career victory, marking a significant resurgence for Red Bull after a difficult season. Kimi Antonelli finished third, extending his championship lead over George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton dropped to sixth after a controversial strategy error.
Max Verstappen won his 73rd career race at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, securing his first victory at the Marina Bay circuit and Red Bull's first there since 2022. The Dutchman led from pole to flag, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The result extends Antonelli's title lead over teammate George Russell, who started 19th due to a penalty and finished ninth. Verstappen's win marks a resurgence for Red Bull after a difficult season, while Lewis Hamilton dropped to sixth after a strategy error.
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, marking his 50th career pole and the third consecutive front-row start for Red Bull. The Dutchman outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, while Mercedes struggled with car setup issues, leaving championship leader Kimi Antonelli in fourth. Verstappen's teammate Isack Hadjar failed to set a time in Q1 due to a gearbox failure and will start from the back of the grid.
Max Verstappen secured his first-ever top qualifying position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, claiming sprint pole with a 0.120-second margin over George Russell. While Verstappen opted for a single flying lap on soft tyres, Pirelli engineers indicated that car performance and driver confidence were the primary differentiators, not the tyre strategy.
Red Bull Ford Powertrains claimed its first Formula 1 victory at the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, marking Ford's first top-step finish since 2003. Simultaneously, Ford announced a return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) for 2027, aligning with a new European product strategy focused on rally-inspired models. The win highlights the success of Ford's technical partnership with Red Bull, while the WRC entry aims to drive innovation for upcoming production vehicles.
Max Verstappen secured his first win of the 2026 season at the chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, marking a pivotal turnaround for Red Bull. The victory, which ended a winless start for the team, was overshadowed by technical farce as new power unit software failed in wet conditions, causing multiple delays. George Russell's engine failure effectively ended his championship hopes, leaving Kimi Antonelli with an 84-point lead. Verstappen praised the team's resilience, while his father Jos expressed deep emotion over the milestone.
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that French driver Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The 21-year-old, who stepped up from sister team Racing Bulls in 2026, has demonstrated strong pace despite a recent injury. Team principal Laurent Mekies called the extension an 'easy decision,' citing Hadjar’s composure and development. This move solidifies Red Bull’s driver lineup for the next season, following Verstappen’s recent contract extension through 2030.
Red Bull Racing has extended the contract of French driver Isack Hadjar, securing him as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2027 season. The 21-year-old, who joined the senior team this year after a rookie season with Racing Bulls, has demonstrated strong pace, including a third-place finish in Monaco. Team principal Laurent Mekies called the decision 'easy,' citing Hadjar's composure and performance despite a recent wrist injury that sidelined him for three races. Hadjar expressed gratitude for the opportunity to drive alongside a four-time world champion, while Verstappen recently signed a two-year extension through 2030.
Isack Hadjar will return to the Red Bull Racing lineup for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, replacing Liam Lawson after missing the previous three races due to a wrist injury. Red Bull confirmed Hadjar has fully recovered from the injury sustained while boxing. Lawson, who subbed in for the Netherlands, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix, will return to the junior team Racing Bulls. Hadjar currently sits eighth in the drivers' championship with 71 points, while Verstappen remains his teammate.
FIA’s ADUO evaluation for 2026 confirms Red Bull-Ford's internal-combustion engine as the most powerful in F1 across the first 11 races; Mercedes trails by about 2–4%, with Audi, Ferrari and Honda more than 4% off the pace. The Dutch GP-era Audi powertrain was not included in this ranking, and no new homologations were awarded in this cycle. FIA officials say the analysis is robust, but ADUO only assesses the ICE in the hybrid PU, leaving broader performance questions to future reviews. Red Bull and its rivals have publicly debated the results, with mentions of straight-line speed advantages and ongoing dissatisfaction with the current ADUO framework.
Lewis Hamilton says Max Verstappen extending his Red Bull contract is unlikely to significantly alter the Dutchman’s legacy, noting he’s with a strong, consistently competitive team under the new rules—while Hamilton pursues an eighth F1 title with Ferrari.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff credited Max Verstappen as the main reason Red Bull closed the gap in Austria, saying Verstappen’s ability to extract everything from the upgraded car was the key factor, while ruling out treating him as a championship threat for now.
Red Bull apologised to Max Verstappen and took responsibility after his RB22 spun out at Turn 9 in Q3 due to rear aero damage, with the team saying Verstappen had no chance to recover after a loss of rear downforce. Verstappen said a big loss of grip led to an uncontrollable spin, and while the exact cause isn’t being commented on publicly, rear-wall damage is suspected. The team believes the crash will have no impact on Sunday's race, though Red Bull is also dealing with a separate Turn 3 power-unit issue and continuing to learn from its major upgrade package.
Max Verstappen said his late Austrian Grand Prix qualifying lap went wrong in Turn 9 after a snap in Turn 6, with the car “immediately gone” once he turned the wheel, costing him about two grid spots. He noted no mechanical changes and hinted at possible downforce/oversteer issues, while Red Bull’s upgrades at Spielberg show progress but a bigger sample at Silverstone is needed to evaluate the package.
Verstappen says Red Bull’s turnaround in Miami isn’t just about upgrades; a long‑standing steering issue was fixed, giving him better feel and ability to push, with the aero upgrades also helping narrow the gap to the frontrunners.