F1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now
Summary
The 2026 Formula 1 season continued with the Singapore Grand Prix, featuring a nighttime race on a street circuit. The Saturday sprint race was delayed by rain, and Mercedes driver George Russell crashed out early. Max Verstappen won the sprint, his first victory in Singapore, but focused on the main race the next day.Key Facts
- The 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix took place on a wet, street circuit at night under floodlights.
- The sprint race, a short race replacing a practice session, was delayed 30 minutes due to rain and standing water on the track.
- George Russell led early but crashed after touching a slippery white line in the wet conditions.
- Max Verstappen inherited the lead after Russell’s crash and won the sprint race.
- Verstappen considers the sprint win less important than the main Grand Prix race.
- Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggled as the track dried and their intermediate tires overheated.
- The Singapore race featured tight 90-degree corners and concrete barriers typical of street circuits.
- Russell was a 2026 title favorite but faced challenges this season including car issues and competition from his teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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