Overview

• Max Verstappen arrives off consecutive F1 wins in Monza and Baku and added a GT3 victory at the Nürburgring to underline his momentum.
• Red Bull attributes its upswing to relying more on driver feedback, improved RB21 understanding, and a revised underbody introduced at Monza.
• Team figures frame Marina Bay’s high-downforce, hot conditions as the key gauge after Red Bull’s struggles at similar venues such as Budapest.
• Zak Brown says McLaren will keep Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris equal in the title fight, as the team carries a 333-point constructors lead and has a chance to clinch soon.
• Verstappen’s adviser says he is only committed to Red Bull through 2026, keeping options open for 2027 if competitiveness falters.