Max Verstappen hints at gear change for Singapore GP

Verstappen says Red Bull must fix start issues to win Singapore GP.

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Oct 10, 2026

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Max Verstappen hints at gear change for Singapore GP

Verstappen says Red Bull must fix start issues to win Singapore GP.

In brief

Verstappen says Red Bull must fix start issues to win Singapore GP. Verstappen will change gear selection after Red Bull's poor starts in Malaysia and Singapore. Originally reported by Autosport.

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Gear change plan

Verstappen hints at changing gear selection for Singapore GP.

“I think it's pretty clear that second gear isn't the right gear for us at the moment!”

The bottom line

Verstappen will change gear selection after Red Bull's poor starts in Malaysia and Singapore.

Read the original on Autosport

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