Overview

• George Russell topped qualifying at Marina Bay ahead of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, with Kimi Antonelli fourth and Lando Norris fifth.
• Norris reported recurring front‑axle understeer, admitted driving errors including light wall contact, and fell short of his teammate after showing early pace.
• Red Bull and Verstappen accused Norris of impeding on the champion’s final Q3 run, a claim Norris and McLaren publicly rejected.
• Team boss Andrea Stella confirmed McLaren has largely stopped 2025 car development to focus on 2026, while rivals have added updates that narrowed the gap.
• Both Williams cars were sent to the back for non‑compliant DRS, and a widened pit lane with an 80 km/h speed limit could shorten pit stops and make two‑stop strategies more plausible.