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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, costing McLaren eight championship points. While stewards found no single party at fault, team principal Andrea Stella called the incident unacceptable, and Norris admitted to being reprimanded by the team.
Mercedes cannot revert Kimi Antonelli to the previous car specification for the Singapore Grand Prix due to parc ferme rules and the complexity of the new aerodynamic package. Deputy team principal Bradley Lord confirmed that reverting would take two days, leaving the team to manage a 'nervous' car that is less consistent than the older spec. While Russell qualified second using the old parts, Antonelli struggled to seventh, highlighting the upgrade's difficulty despite its potential higher performance ceiling.
George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty, a decision that forces him to abandon Mercedes' new aerodynamic upgrade. He will revert to an older car specification to diagnose performance issues while accepting a second grid penalty later in the season. This move highlights the team's struggle with reliability and the widening gap in the drivers' championship.
Mercedes will run split car specifications at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. George Russell will revert to the pre-Sepang upgrade package due to a grid penalty, while Kimi Antonelli retains the new aerodynamic updates. This move aims to isolate whether the recent performance dip was caused by the upgrade or the unique conditions in Malaysia.
Mercedes has confirmed a split-specification strategy for the Singapore Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli will run the controversial new aerodynamic package to defend his championship lead, while George Russell will revert to an older specification. This decision is driven by Russell's mandatory engine penalty, which forces him to start at the back of the grid, allowing the team to use his car for comparative testing without risking Antonelli's title chances.
George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty following his DNF in Malaysia. Mercedes is considering accelerating the release of a new power unit to avoid a second consecutive penalty, though this decision could impact championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
George Russell won the Singapore GP, with Max Verstappen finishing second and Lando Norris third, as the race saw intense battles and strategic moves, including a notable performance from McLaren and ongoing driver rivalries.
Both Williams drivers, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, were disqualified from the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying due to their rear wings exceeding the maximum allowed gap during post-qualifying checks, violating FIA technical regulations. Williams acknowledged the issue and expressed disappointment, vowing to review their processes to prevent future incidents.
Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were disqualified from the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying for a DRS technical infringement involving the rear wing, but will start from the back of the grid. The team accepted the FIA's measurement results and plans to review its procedures to prevent future issues.
Red Bull appears competitive at Singapore, with Max Verstappen showing strong lap times and potential for race performance, while other teams like Aston Martin and Mercedes also display promising signs. The session was affected by red flags, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions, but the overall pace suggests a competitive front for the upcoming race.
Carlos Sainz topped the third practice session for the F1 Singapore GP, with Lando Norris in third and Max Verstappen in fourth. Sainz's time held up despite late challenges from Russell and Norris. Ferrari waited for the track temperature to drop before sending their drivers out for qualifying simulations. Verstappen struggled with traction and experimented with upshifts throughout the session. Sergio Perez also struggled with his car's rear end, while Valtteri Bottas will be investigated for not following pit entry directions.