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Verstappen thrilled with first Singapore win at 10th attempt

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:35
Max Verstappen expressed his pride and satisfaction after claiming a long-awaited Singapore Grand Prix win – the result coming in the Dutchman’s 10th attempt.

Verstappen your Singapore Driver of the Day after dominant win

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:35
His first-ever Grand Prix win in Singapore, but his fifth consecutive Driver of the Day triumph - Max Verstappen was simply untouchable around Marina Bay as he and a resurgent Red Bull powered to glory over Ferrari and Mercedes

Verstappen seals commanding Singapore victory

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:35
Red Bull's Max Verstappen continued his winning form by triumphing in the Singapore Grand Prix on his 250th Grand Prix start.

Lewis Hamilton sent to FIA medical team after grueling Singapore Grand Prix

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:27
Following a punishing 62-lap battle under the extreme heat and humidity of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton was completely absent from the mandatory post-race media pen.
A medical exemption
A Ferrari spokesperson has officially confirmed that the seven-time world champion required immediate medical attention after stepping out of the SF-26 ...Keep reading

How can Kimi Antonelli become world champion at F1 US GP?

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:18
It has been very clear from early on that Kimi Antonelli will become Formula 1 world champion in 2026 after an impressively dominant year for the Mercedes driver.
The 20-year-old has made a huge jump from his up-and-down rookie campaign and with five, consecutive wins from round two to six, Antonelli has been the man to beat virtually all season.
Now, the first chance for him to wrap up the ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's most iconic Charlotte moments

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:15
We continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series with his most iconic moments from Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he won 18 races between Cup, O'Reilly and Trucks.
Busch went on to earn a record 234 career NASCAR national series wins -- more than any other driver in history. His final victory came just days before his unexpected death at the age of 41 in May. He was preparing for the upcoming ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff delivers brutal verdict on F1’s overtaking after Russell’s Singapore nightmare

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:11
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix provided wildly contrasting fortunes for the Mercedes F1 Team. While Andrea Kimi Antonelli charged from fourth on the grid to secure a podium finish, his veteran team-mate George Russell was trapped in a grueling, frustrating battle at the very back of the pack.
Following a catastrophic engine failure at the previous round in Sepang, Mercedes was forced to equip ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc demands Ferrari upgrades after agonising Singapore GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 16:06
Scuderia Ferrari pushed Red Bull Racing to the absolute limit under the Marina Bay floodlights, but Charles Leclerc ultimately had to settle for second place at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
After launching off the front row alongside polesitter Max Verstappen, Leclerc applied relentless pressure throughout the opening stint. However, high tyre degradation and an aggressive, divergent pit ...Keep reading

Ferrari boss reveals Lewis Hamilton deliberately ignored Singapore GP pit orders

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 15:57
Scuderia Ferrari executed a highly competitive 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, but the Maranello garage is leaving the Marina Bay Street Circuit wondering what could have been. While Charles Leclerc successfully secured second place behind race winner Max Verstappen, his team-mate Lewis Hamilton tumbled down the order to finish in sixth position.
The massive drop in track position was the direct ...Keep reading

Verstappen dominates for first Singapore Grand Prix win

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-10-11 15:46
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures his first win in the Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli.

Max Verstappen reacts to breaking Singapore GP curse after years of heartbreak

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 15:33
After a career of just missing out on a Singapore Grand Prix win, Max Verstappen has finally stood at the top of the podium of a Sunday race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. After what has been a mixed season for the Red Bull team, this is the four-time champion's second consecutive grand prix victory.
This news brings to a close a demanding triple-header covering Baku, Sepang and Singapore ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 15:22
Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear.
The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Martin.
At that stage of the race, Hamilton had already done 21 laps on softs, while Leclerc ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli caught off guard by major F1 title news after Singapore GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 15:11
Following a grueling 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Kimi Antonelli crossed the finish line in third place to secure another crucial podium. While Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen dominated the race to take the victory ahead of Scuderia Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Antonelli's podium finish officially sets the stage for a massive championship coronation.
During ...Keep reading

F1 Singapore GP: Max Verstappen dominates for Marina Bay double

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 14:56
Max Verstappen won Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix for the first time, leading Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli to the chequered flag.
Verstappen withstood an early challenge from Leclerc and proved quicker over the remainder of the race.
Strategy cost Lewis Hamilton dear, allowing Antonelli to finish on the podium and further extend his championship lead – to the extent that he will ...Keep reading

Five quick takeaways from Singapore GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 14:49
Red Bull's Baku upgrade was "the good stuff"
"Whatever Red Bull's upgrade in Azerbaijan was, it was good stuff," McLaren's Oscar Piastri said with a wry smile when we asked him about the state of play in F1 right now. Following brief spells for Ferrari and McLaren at the top as Mercedes' main challengers, Red Bull's improved RB22 is not only quicker but also more predictable to drive.
"Say ...Keep reading

Kim Kardashian finally breaks silence with Martin Brundle after awkward F1 snub

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 14:09
Kim Kardashian and Martin Brundle have finally shared an interview in the build up to the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, with the reality star finally putting her awkward Monaco moment behind her. The two finally caught up during the former driver's grid walk on the Sunday at the Marina Bay Circuit, where Kardashian was there to support her partner Lewis Hamilton.
Brundle approached the star ...Keep reading

Behind the scenes of how 11-year-old Brexton Busch prepared for NASCAR Cup burnouts

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 13:49
At the Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch, several people closest to the NASCAR legend gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway to share memories of the two-time Cup Series champion.
The night ended with his widow, Samantha Busch, giving a heartfelt speech about her husband's life and legacy. As Samantha completed her remarks, she introduced her 11-year-old son Brexton, who pulled out from behind ...Keep reading

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Singapore Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-11 13:25
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen holds lead at start of Singapore GP

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-11 13:25
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026.

Kimi Antonelli hit with a major pre-race scare in Singapore

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-11 13:15
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was moments from officially getting under way when chaos erupted on the starting grid for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.
Just minutes before the field was scheduled to roll away for the mandatory formation lap around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, severe panic broke out around the second row. Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli was strapped in and ...Keep reading

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