Overview

• He finished second behind George Russell in Singapore, fending off Lando Norris for most of the race.
• Verstappen reported unpredictable shifting, braking problems and poor balance, saying the race became about survival.
• He urged Red Bull to investigate the RB21 issues before the United States Grand Prix.
• Red Bull started him on soft tyres from the less grippy side of the grid to protect track position, which compromised his opening stint.
• He said a fifth consecutive title is effectively out of reach after gaining only three points on Piastri to sit 63 behind with six rounds left.