Overview

• McLaren will clinch the 2025 constructors’ championship with 13 points in Singapore, a target that a single podium would satisfy according to Motorsport.com and Autosport.
• Seven grands prix and three sprints remain with 199 points available, keeping a slim path open for Verstappen despite his 69-point deficit to Piastri.
• Verstappen’s back‑to‑back wins at Monza and Baku followed a floor upgrade that stabilized the RB21, with Helmut Marko calling Singapore the “real benchmark” for Red Bull’s form.
• Marina Bay’s high‑downforce, hot, bumpy layout makes qualifying crucial, and Verstappen has yet to win there in a race that often runs to the two‑hour limit.
• Paddock analysis suggests Ferrari’s rear‑suspension redesign widened the SF‑25’s operating window but reduced responsiveness to setup changes, hindering weekend adaptability.