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United States GP: Hamilton and Norris bounce back from Singapore woes
Hamilton and Norris aim to recover after Singapore race struggles ahead of Austin F1 event.
In brief
Hamilton and Norris aim to recover after Singapore race struggles ahead of Austin F1 event. Hamilton and Norris seek to rebound from Singapore missteps as F1 prepares for Austin race. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Antonelli's title chance
Kimi Antonelli could become F1's youngest ever world champion at this weekend's United States GP.
“Kimi Antonelli could seal his maiden F1 drivers' title at this weekend's United States GP”
Mercedes' upgrade test
Mercedes tested upgrades after Singapore race to see if they work better for the Austin event.
“The Silver Arrows had projected plenty of confidence over the major package they added to the W17 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia”
Verstappen's strong form
Verstappen won Singapore and is now the driver to beat for the 2026 season.
“Max Verstappen wins his first ever Singapore Grand Prix”
Hamilton's Singapore error
Hamilton ignored Ferrari's pit stop call during Virtual Safety Car period in Singapore.
“the seven-time world champion made an inexplicable decision to ignore Ferrari's call for him to come into the pits during a Virtual Safety Car period”
Norris' Singapore crash
Norris crashed with Piastri in Singapore Sprint race, costing both points.
“Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri make contact on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint race”
Ferrari's trust issue
Hamilton didn't speak after Singapore race due to concerns about his physical condition.
“he took the chequered flag in sixth, before not showing up for his post-race interviews amid concern over his physical condition”
McLaren's response
McLaren team principal and CEO are unhappy with Norris' crash but won't publicly criticize him.
“McLaren team principal Andrea Stella and chief executive Zak Brown made it clear they were extremely unhappy with the collision”
Austin race schedule
Austin race events start Thursday October 22 with practice sessions and press conferences.
“Thursday October 22 6.25pm: F1 Academy Practice 8pm: Drivers' Press Conference”
Red Bull's strategy
Red Bull's strategy has been working well for Verstappen after Singapore race.
“The upgrades Red Bull have gradually added to the car are working, with Verstappen having been in a league of his own”
Hamilton's strategy error
Hamilton's decision to ignore Ferrari's pit stop call cost him a podium finish in Singapore.
“getting rid of his already worn tyres would have likely sealed a podium finish, or at worst, fourth place”
Norris' race performance
Norris had two wins in Hungary and Netherlands but dropped to fourth in Singapore.
“Either side of the summer break, it was Lando Norris who claimed his first two victories of the season in successive races in Hungary and the Netherlands”
Ferrari's 2027 concerns
Ferrari need to fix their car for 2027 with Verstappen as a threat.
“the more pressing issue is that Ferrari need to sort their act out for 2027 with the threat of Verstappen looming”
The bottom line
Hamilton and Norris seek to rebound from Singapore missteps as F1 prepares for Austin race.
