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Ferrari drivers 'here to attack' in Singapore GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:10
Lewis Hamilton insists that he and Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc are "here to attack" during the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.

Verstappen evaluates chances of long-awaited Singapore win

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:10
A few days after clinching his first victory of the season, Max Verstappen has shared his expectations for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Mercedes will 'find an answer' to unlocking upgrades – Antonelli

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:10
Mercedes are targeting a return to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix as they continue to extract performance from their latest upgrade package.

Russell promises ‘all-out attack’ in Singapore amid penalty

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:10
George Russell has promised an “all-out attack” in the Singapore Grand Prix as he prepares to line up at the back of the grid thanks to an engine-related penalty.

Norris ‘hopeful’ recent car issue will be cured in Singapore

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:10
Lando Norris has offered an honest assessment of McLaren’s last two race weekends, stating that he and the team have “underperformed” and “need to do a better job” moving forward.

Verstappen answers your questions in our exclusive Q&A

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:10
This weekend, Max Verstappen will celebrate his 250th Grand Prix on the streets of Singapore, bringing another milestone in the Dutchman’s trophy-filled F1 career that began just over a decade ago.

Guenther Steiner calls out Ferrari for refusing to admit F1 strategy mistakes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 17:00
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari's reluctance to acknowledge errors is actively damaging its on-track performance.
Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner analysed the strategy calls made during the chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where Ferrari decided to start on soft slick tyres despite the wet-weather conditions.
The gamble immediately ...Keep reading

“Am I confident? Probably not” – The unprecedented challenge Singapore is throwing at F1 drivers

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 16:13
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix is upon us, and it will be a little different to the previous 16 editions of that Formula 1 race.
For the first time, the Marina Bay Street Circuit will host a sprint weekend, but it also will differ from other sprint weekends, for scheduling reasons. The only free practice session and the sprint will take place in the afternoon, while both qualifying sessions and ...Keep reading

“Unfinished business” for Max Verstappen – Has Red Bull finally fixed its Singapore weakness?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 15:46
Of all circuits on the current Formula 1 calendar, there are only two where Max Verstappen has yet to win: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. While that is entirely logical in the case of Madrid – after all, F1 visited the brand-new street track around IFEMA for the first time this year – Verstappen is already heading into his 10th attempt to win the race in ...Keep reading

Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 15:45
Team Penske and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership in the IndyCar Series, ensuring the most successful team in series history will remain paired with the manufacturer behind much of its iconic success.
The alliance stands as one of the most decorated in motorsports, highlighted by nine Indianapolis 500 victories with drivers Rick Mears, Emerson Fittipaldi ...Keep reading

Ferrari issues 'unofficial statement' after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc social media chaos

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 15:43
The Ferrari Formula 1 team has issued a light-hearted 'unofficial' statement on social media after drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc temporarily took control of the Italian team's Instagram page.
The Maranello outfit's social media accounts took a chaotic turn ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend when Hamilton and Leclerc replaced its iconic prancing horse profile photo with a ...Keep reading

McLaren targets Lando Norris’ costly fuel system issue with Singapore F1 power unit fixes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 15:07
The McLaren F1 team has made a number of peripheral changes to Lando Norris' Mercedes power unit in a bid to eradicate a persistent fuel system problem.
McLaren was left significantly off the pace on Baku's long straights two weeks ago compared to Mercedes, with which it shares engines. But while some of its deficit was explained by intrinsic car weaknesses and by how it ran the Mercedes unit ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton: Younger F1 drivers are “more and more cautious” about racing in rain

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 15:00
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has suggested not all Formula 1 drivers have the same approach regarding wet-weather racing, with youngsters becoming “more and more cautious”.
After drops of rain on several occasions, Sepang marked the first significant competitive running for F1’s new-for-2026 machinery this season, as a downpour soaked the track shortly before the race was ...Keep reading

Russell to take further grid penalty this season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-10-08 14:48
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Ford steps up WEC preparations with second test car

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 14:37
Ford will expand its LMDh test programme to two cars later this month as it gears up for its entry into the World Endurance Championship Hypercar ranks next season. 
The American manufacturer has undertaken the first three tests of its so-far unnamed machine developed in conjunction with ORECA Motorsport with a single chassis. 
That will change at Monza when a second example comes on ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned: "It's supposed to be tough"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 14:16
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar believes cooling vests should be banned from the championship, insisting that the extreme physical challenge remains an important part of motor racing.
The topic of cooling vests resurfaced at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia due to the extreme heat and humidity at the Sepang International Circuit. But the implementation of the equipment has ...Keep reading

LCR boss: New MotoGP qualifying won't be as frantic as feared

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 14:14
LCR team boss Lucio Cecchinello says slim tyre resources mean MotoGP's revamped qualifying sessions will not be as dangerous as some fear - and could in fact be more strategically interesting. 
The former racer, who is also president of teams' association IRTA, provided some fresh perspectives on the hotly-debated 2027 format during a world feed interview on Thursday.
Under the new ...Keep reading

F1 heat hazard declared for fourth time this season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-10-08 13:58
The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1.

“They build the best engines” – Audi F1 drivers reveal biggest limitation and how to address it

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-10-08 13:56
In theory, the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore should suit Audi well. The team led by Allan McNish would normally benefit from tracks on the Formula 1 calendar that are slightly less power-sensitive, but that rule of thumb does not necessarily apply in Asia.
Yes, in terms of outright power, the gap to the leading engine manufacturers should be smaller, but according to the drivers ...Keep reading

Why Aston Martin expect another strong weekend in Singapore

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-10-08 13:56
After an impressive performance by Fernando Alonso at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Aston Martin believe they can build on the momentum in Singapore.

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