Overview

• F1 race director Rui Marques declared an extreme heat event for Marina Bay and authorized cooling vests, with a 0.5 kg ballast required for drivers who choose not to use them.
• Franco Colapinto says he completed heat-specific training for Singapore’s conditions and concedes the Alpine A525 has been unpredictable as the team sits last and he remains without points.
• Flavio Briatore signals a late-October announcement for Alpine’s 2026 lineup, with Colapinto competing against reserve driver Paul Aron for the seat alongside Gasly.
• The Singapore Grand Prix will be Colapinto’s 21st Formula 1 start, matching the Argentine totals of Gastón Mazzacane and Oscar Larrauri.
• Forecasts indicate high temperatures, heavy humidity and rain risk that could shape tyre strategy, with all sessions available live on Disney+ Premium.