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Mercedes to split garage specs at Singapore after Malaysia upgrade disaster
Mercedes will run two different aerodynamic specifications across its garage at the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint weekend after a major upgrade package backfired badly in Malaysia, leaving Toto Wolff's engineers unable to explain the sudden loss of pace.
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FIA identifies software bug behind Malaysian GP chaos and outlines two-stage fix
The FIA has completed its investigation into the power failure that halted half the field during the Malaysian Grand Prix, tracing the cause to a software bug in the 250kW wet-weather restrictions. A temporary fix will carry over to Singapore, with a permanent update due in Austin.
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Dolby Atmos arrives for F1 fans as Apple TV upgrades United States Grand Prix coverage
Apple TV and Dolby Laboratories have confirmed that Dolby Atmos spatial audio will be added to Formula 1 coverage from the United States Grand Prix weekend beginning 23 October, joining Dolby Vision already available to compatible device users.
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Zak Brown optimistic Lambiase will leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2027
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he expects Gianpiero Lambiase to join the team as Chief Racing Officer in 2027 — a year earlier than the 2028 deadline originally announced when the hire was confirmed in April.
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Verstappen says Red Bull is calmer and less stressful since Horner's departure
Max Verstappen has welcomed the atmosphere at Red Bull under new team principal Laurent Mekies, telling the Press Association he does not miss the tension that defined the Christian Horner era.
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Marko reveals Verstappen finally believes he can end Singapore victory drought
Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen is now confident he can win at Marina Bay after Red Bull's first victory with its in-house engine at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix. Singapore remains the only circuit on the calendar the four-time champion has never won.
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Marko brands F1's Malaysia software meltdown 'shameful' after grid-wide power failure
Helmut Marko has condemned Formula 1 after a catastrophic energy management software bug stranded drivers including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on the formation lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, forcing the FIA to issue an emergency patch under red-flag conditions.
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Stella refuses to panic after Sepang struggles, eyes Singapore for McLaren's true 2026 pace
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the abrasive Sepang track surface produced misleading data after rivals Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull outpaced Lando Norris at the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix. Stella is looking to the Singapore GP to reveal where McLaren genuinely stands in the 2026 order.
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Marko declares F1's return to turbo V8 engines in 2030 a 'done deal' after Sepang chaos
Retired Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko says Formula 1's switch to turbo V8 engines for the 2030 season is confirmed, telling Austrian outlet oe24 that the software failures and technical chaos at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang accelerated the decision.
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Mercedes skipped FIA cooling aid to chase performance — then Russell retired with a power unit failure
Mercedes opted out of the FIA's liquid-cooled driver vest programme during the brutal Southeast Asian heat, prioritising car performance over cockpit comfort. George Russell then retired from the race with a power unit issue, and the team now faces the prospect of an engine penalty later in the 2026 season.
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Alonso to return to Dakar Rally in 2027 with Aston Martin backing his F1 stay
Fernando Alonso has agreed a deal with Aston Martin that keeps him in Formula 1 for 2027 and secures manufacturer backing for a second Dakar Rally assault. The two-time F1 world champion previously finished 13th at the Dakar with Toyota in 2020.
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Marko fires back at Horner autobiography claim: 'I had to beat him in Barcelona'
Helmut Marko has rejected Christian Horner's account of Max Verstappen's Red Bull signing, calling it false and insisting it was Horner — not Marko — who resisted Verstappen's promotion to the senior team in 2016.
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Mercedes and adidas release viral silver jacket worn by Russell and Antonelli, priced up to $750
The metallic silver jackets spotted on George Russell and Kimi Antonelli during the hottest race weekends of the season are now available to fans in two versions, with the premium Pro edition carrying a $750 price tag.
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Russell to start Singapore GP from the back after Mercedes engine failure in Malaysia
George Russell will take a power unit penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix, dropping him to the back of the grid after his fourth engine of the season failed on lap 50 of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The setback widens his deficit to championship leader Kimi Antonelli to 84 points.
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Russell handed grid penalty for Singapore GP after Malaysia power unit failure
George Russell will start from the back of the grid at Marina Bay this Sunday after Mercedes confirmed a power unit penalty following his retirement in Malaysia. The setback deepens his 84-point championship deficit to team-mate Kimi Antonelli with seven rounds remaining.
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Nike set to return to Formula 1 for first time since Schumacher era ended in 2002
Nike is reportedly in talks to supply official teamwear to Formula One Management from 2025, marking the brand's first significant F1 presence since its Michael Schumacher partnership ended in 2002. The move is linked to a new board member with ties to LVMH, F1's luxury conglomerate partner.
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Mercedes power unit failures could cost Antonelli victories in title fight, warns Schiff
Analyst Naomi Schiff has cautioned that recurring Mercedes power unit failures — which ended George Russell's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia — pose a genuine threat to championship leader Kimi Antonelli's title bid. Antonelli currently leads Russell by 84 points.
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Singapore GP 2026 goes sprint format for first time as race week events take shape
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, running 9–11 October at Marina Bay, marks the first sprint weekend in the race's history. Drivers including Hamilton, Norris, Leclerc and Piastri are scheduled for fan meet-ups across the city from 6 October.
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Red Bull pushes FIA to fix ADUO system after being labelled F1's benchmark power unit
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies says the team is in discussions with the FIA to revise the ADUO development token system for 2027, after Red Bull Ford was controversially classified as Formula 1's benchmark power unit despite Mercedes dominating on overall performance.
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Hamilton launches Plus44 pop-up in Singapore with local artist collaboration
Lewis Hamilton has brought his Plus44 lifestyle brand to Southeast Asia for the first time, opening a pop-up at Marina Bay Sands during Singapore Grand Prix week. The store features a limited capsule collection created in partnership with Singaporean artist Jahan Loh.
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