Overview

• Carlos Sainz said Singapore’s world feed skipped his late overtakes and Fernando Alonso’s chase of Lewis Hamilton in favor of paddock reaction shots.
• The broadcast repeatedly showed drivers’ partners and VIPs, including Rebecca Donaldson, Magui Corceiro and Alexandra Saint Mleux, during green-flag action.
• Fans also complained online that Hamilton’s late brake issue with Alonso closing in was not shown on the live coverage.
• Formula One declined to comment, while an unnamed source said the sport strives to deliver the best possible product in a complex live environment.
• Observers link the off-track focus to the Drive to Survive effect as attention turns to the U.S. Grand Prix, an event that typically draws heavy celebrity presence.