Overview

• George Russell dominated Singapore from pole for Mercedes, drew elite praise from analysts, and declared he feels ready to fight for championships.
• Toto Wolff signaled a 2026 Mercedes pairing of Russell with Kimi Antonelli, though Russell has yet to sign a new deal.
• Red Bull says recent underbody and front‑wing upgrades broadened the RB21’s operating window, with Max Verstappen finishing second in Singapore and the team cautiously upbeat for Austin.
• McLaren already sealed the constructors’ title, while experts such as Günther Steiner urge the team to back points leader Oscar Piastri to secure the drivers’ championship.
• With six Grands Prix and three sprints remaining, Verstappen retains mathematical title chances, a scenario various outlets analyze as possible but demanding near‑perfect results.