Red Bull Sets the Pace, FIA Electronics Come Under Fire | Singapore Grand Prix 2026
Summary
Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling review the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen secured a second consecutive win for Red Bull. The discussion highlights Ferrari’s strategic errors, particularly Lewis Hamilton’s refusal to pit under the VSC, and Mercedes’ split-spec upgrade strategy that kept Kimi Antonelli close to the championship lead. The hosts also analyze the lack of overtaking due to low tire degradation and critique recent F1 IT failures, including software glitches that disrupted the Sepang start and Singapore sprint qualifying.
Topics discussed
Introduction and initial reaction to the race
Full race results and finishers
Championship standings and title race outlook
Paddock report: Singapore conditions and media facilities
Red Bull's performance and Verstappen's dominant win
Tyre strategy analysis and lack of degradation
Charles Leclerc's start and Ferrari's strategy
Lewis Hamilton's strategy error and Ferrari team dynamics
Mercedes upgrade package and Antonelli's third place
McLaren's weekend: Norris, Piastri, and sprint clash
Highlights from Racing Bulls and Audi
F1 IT issues: Malaysia and Singapore technical glitches
Preview of the United States Grand Prix in Austin
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