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Singapore GP: Five key things to watch
Max Verstappen aims for first Singapore win after 72 GP victories.
In brief
Max Verstappen aims for first Singapore win after 72 GP victories. Max Verstappen seeks first Singapore Grand Prix victory despite 72 career wins, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading Mercedes by 84 points. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Singapore GP: Final race of triple-header
Formula 1 returns to Marina Bay for the final stop of its current triple-header starting with Baku.
Antonelli leads Mercedes by 84 points
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has eight wins and 13 podiums in 16 grands prix, leading George Russell by 84 points.
Russell faces grid penalty
George Russell receives a grid penalty due to a power unit failure in Malaysia, starting from the back of the Marina Bay street circuit.
Red Bull's rising threat
Red Bull Racing has improved its performance with upgrades to the RB22, securing Verstappen's first victory of 2026.
Sprint race calendar change
F1 will hold the last of 10 sprint races in 2027, with Singapore being the final street circuit event.
Aston Martin gains momentum
Aston Martin scored points in Malaysia with Fernando Alonso finishing eighth after a smart one-stop strategy.
Mercedes' title challenge
Mercedes leads Ferrari by 151 points in the constructors' championship, aiming for their first title since 2021.
Verstappen's Singapore chance
Max Verstappen, with his first victory of 2026 in Malaysia, aims for his first Singapore Grand Prix win.
Antonelli's title threat
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has dominated 2026 with eight wins and 13 podiums, challenging for the 2026 world championship.
Singapore street circuit challenges
Singapore's street circuit is known for low-speed corners, making overtaking difficult and requiring quick strategy adjustments.
Red Bull's potential Singapore win
Red Bull Racing is expected to be competitive at Singapore due to Verstappen's recent form and the RB22's performance.
The main idea
Max Verstappen seeks first Singapore Grand Prix victory despite 72 career wins, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading Mercedes by 84 points.
