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Hadjar says cooling vests should be banned as F1 drivers remain split ahead of Singapore
Formula 1 drivers are divided over the mandatory cooling vest system ahead of Singapore, the fourth heat hazard race of 2026. While George Russell wants the FIA to strengthen the rules, Isack Hadjar and Max Verstappen argue the vests are unnecessary.
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Russell admits his own form is failing him, not just Mercedes' reliability
George Russell has conceded that his 2026 performances have fallen short of his own standards, independent of the mechanical failures that have contributed to an 84-point deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli heading into the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Hadjar feared a 'very long year' before Red Bull's own engine stunned the F1 field
Isack Hadjar has revealed his first impression of Red Bull's in-house power unit was deeply pessimistic — yet the engine has since been ranked best in class by the FIA, with the team claiming its first win of the 2026 season in Malaysia.
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Russell leads Singapore FP1 on softs as Verstappen dominates medium-tyre running
George Russell set the fastest overall time in Singapore's sole free practice session, but Max Verstappen stole the headlines on medium tyres, finishing half a second clear of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the same compound.
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Russell tops Singapore FP1 but Verstappen's medium-tyre pace raises eyebrows
George Russell set the fastest overall time in Singapore's sole free practice session, but Max Verstappen stole the headlines by running half a second clear of any rival on medium tyres, hinting at Red Bull's true race-day potential.
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Piastri warns Red Bull have joined Mercedes as the class of F1 2026
Oscar Piastri believes Red Bull's sweeping RB22 upgrade in Baku has elevated them alongside Mercedes at the top of Formula 1's 2026 order, leaving McLaren scrambling to recover after two difficult rounds in Azerbaijan and Malaysia.
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Mercedes' Singapore upgrade gamble: Toto Wolff fears half-second lap time loss
Broadcaster Will Buxton has warned that Mercedes' major floor and sidepod upgrades, introduced at the Malaysian Grand Prix, may have cost the team up to half a second per lap rather than delivering the expected three-tenth gain.
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Schiff questions Mercedes' call to take Russell's engine penalty at tight Singapore street circuit
Analyst Naomi Schiff has cast doubt on Mercedes' decision to fit George Russell with a new power unit ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, arguing that the narrow Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the worst venues on the calendar for a recovery drive from the back of the grid.
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Steiner accuses Ferrari of prioritising pride over performance after Bahrain strategy blunder
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has criticised Ferrari for refusing to admit a costly tyre strategy error at the Bahrain Grand Prix, arguing the culture of avoiding blame is directly hurting the team's results.
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Canal+ launches Sport+, a completely free sports streaming platform
Canal+ inaugurated on Friday, October 9, a new free platform called Sport+, offering highlights, European multiplex feeds and live events, starting with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
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Hamilton and Leclerc hijack Ferrari's Instagram ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc temporarily took over Ferrari's Instagram account ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, posting selfies and garage tours before the team issued a tongue-in-cheek 'unofficial statement' reclaiming control.
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McLaren makes fuel system fixes to end Norris' straight-line speed losses ahead of Singapore
McLaren has made peripheral changes to Lando Norris' Mercedes power unit ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, targeting a fuel injection problem that cost him two to three grid positions in both Baku and Malaysia.
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Hamilton says younger F1 drivers grow 'more and more cautious' about racing in the rain
Lewis Hamilton believes a generational divide has emerged in Formula 1 over wet-weather racing, with veteran drivers eager to compete in difficult conditions while younger racers increasingly push for delays or stoppages.
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Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned after sweltering Malaysian GP
Red Bull rookie Isack Hadjar wants cooling vests outlawed from Formula 1, arguing the sport's physical demands should not be softened. Team-mate Max Verstappen echoed the sentiment, dismissing the devices as ineffective and restrictive.
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Bortoleto and Hulkenberg admit Audi power unit loses performance in extreme heat
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg have confirmed that Audi's power unit suffers a measurable loss of outright power in high temperatures, with Singapore's heat hazard conditions expected to compound the problem first flagged in Malaysia.
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Bortoleto and Hulkenberg pinpoint heat as Audi's biggest F1 power unit problem
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg have identified extreme heat as the key weakness of Audi's Formula 1 power unit, after difficult weekends in Malaysia and Singapore. Bortoleto remains confident the Neuburg engineers can fix the issue, citing Audi's engine-building record in DTM and Le Mans.
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Norris doubts Singapore sprint will thrill fans but backs himself to capitalise on chaos
Lando Norris has questioned whether Marina Bay's first-ever Formula 1 sprint race will produce exciting racing, while suggesting the format's compressed schedule could play to his strengths as reigning champion.
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Fan's Mandalorian-Ferrari helmet earns a like from Lewis Hamilton himself
A fan has crafted a helmet blending Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari livery with Mandalorian armour from Star Wars, complete with a T-shaped visor, rangefinder attachment, LED lighting, and seven stars marking Hamilton's championship wins. The seven-time champion has been liking the creator's social media posts.
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Steiner credits Mekies' calm leadership for Red Bull's revival after Horner's exit
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Laurent Mekies for quietly steadying Red Bull after Christian Horner's departure, saying the Frenchman's composure and experience were key to the team's recovery — capped by Verstappen's first win of the 2026 season.
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Piastri's voice crack steals the show at McLaren's Singapore fan event
Oscar Piastri drew laughter from the crowd at Singapore's Sands Theatre after an unexpected voice crack mid-answer prompted a deadpan punchline about puberty, showcasing the McLaren driver's dry sense of humour ahead of the Marina Bay sprint weekend.
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