Overview

• George Russell converted pole to victory in Singapore as Mercedes’ recent front‑wing tweaks paid off, and team boss Toto Wolff signaled plans to pair Russell with Kimi Antonelli next year while confirming Russell has not yet signed.
• McLaren sealed the Constructors’ title but a first‑lap contact between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris sharpened their internal fight, with Martin Brundle calling it a turning point and Günther Steiner urging the team to back Piastri even as McLaren insists its driver rules remain unchanged.
• Red Bull leaders Laurent Mekies and Pierre Wache said upgrades have restored competitiveness on high‑downforce tracks, with Max Verstappen finishing second in Singapore despite an early brake issue and a soft‑tyre opening stint.
• Verstappen sits 63 points behind Piastri with six Grands Prix and three sprints to go, leaving a mathematical path in play that analysts such as Ralf Schumacher say hinges on out‑scoring both McLarens consistently.
• Carlos Sainz criticized Formula 1’s TV direction for prioritizing celebrity and partner shots over key on‑track moves during Singapore, and F1 responded that broadcasts keep racing at the center as scrutiny of coverage grows heading to Austin.