# Singapore GP: Five key things to watch

> Max Verstappen aims for first Singapore win after 72 GP victories.
- Title: Singapore GP: Five key things to watch · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Max Verstappen aims for first Singapore win after 72 GP victories. Max Verstappen seeks first Singapore Grand Prix victory despite 72 career wins, with…
- Keywords: singapore gp, max verstappen, lando norris, oscar piastri, mercedes, andrea kimi antonelli, red bull racing, george russell, seahawks, sports, cars, Singapore
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/five-things-to-look-out-for-at-f1-singapore-gp/10862755
- Author: Ed Hardy
- Published: 2026-10-07T14:48:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, singapore gp, max verstappen, lando norris, oscar piastri, mercedes, andrea kimi antonelli, red bull racing, george russell, seahawks, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen seeks first Singapore Grand Prix victory despite 72 career wins, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading Mercedes by 84 points.