Singapore Grand Prix Media Day: Key Stories that Stirred the Paddock
A rundown of the headlines that dominated the paddock on media day at the Singapore GP.
Mercedes
McLaren Overhauls Norris’ Power Unit to Tackle Fuel System Glitch Ahead of Singapore
McLaren’s engineers are making peripheral changes to Lando Norris’ Mercedes engine to eliminate a costly fuel system fault before the Singapore Grand Prix.
Russell Vows ‘All‑Out Attack’ from Back of Singapore Grid After Engine Penalty
George Russell pledges a full‑on push from the rear of the grid in Singapore after a 10‑second penalty for an engine change.
Russell Calls Running Older Spec Car a ‘No‑brainer’ as Mercedes Splits Specs for Singapore GP
Mercedes will field split‑spec versions of the W17 at Singapore, with Russell set to run the previous spec – a move he describes as a ‘no‑brainer’ for the team.
Mercedes Chooses Driver for Major Downgrade at Singapore GP
Mercedes will run a split‑specification downgrade for one of its drivers in the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, per team principal Toto Wolff.
George Russell to start from the back of the grid at Singapore Grand Prix after power‑unit penalty
Britain’s George Russell will line up at the rear of the Singapore grid on Sunday following a post‑qualifying power‑unit penalty, reshaping the race strategy for Mercedes.
George Russell to Serve Grid Penalty at 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell will start the Singapore GP from a lower grid position after exceeding his power‑unit component limit.
George Russell to Serve Grid Penalty at Singapore Grand Prix After Sepang Retirement
Mercedes’ George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Singapore after a 10‑place penalty for the retirement of his car in Malaysia.
Russell to Start from the Back of the Grid in Singapore After Bahrain Engine Failure
Mercedes’ George Russell will begin the Singapore Grand Prix from the rear after a power‑unit change triggered by a Bahrain engine failure.
George Russell Beats Max Verstappen to Claim Dramatic Victory at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Russell’s late‑race defence secured Mercedes’ first win of 2026 in Baku, edging out Red Bull’s Verstappen after a chaotic sprint and safety‑car episode.
George Russell hails ‘most dominant weekend’ after Azerbaijan Grand Prix triumph
Russell describes his first victory as a turning point after a challenging spell, calling it his most dominant weekend yet.
Russell Wins Baku as 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Celebrates a Decade on the Calendar
George Russell clinched a dramatic victory in Baku, marking the 10‑year anniversary of Azerbaijan on the F1 calendar.
George Russell Edges Max Verstappen by 0.1s to Win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Mercedes' George Russell clinched a pole‑to‑flag victory in Baku, holding off a late charge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen by just a tenth of a second.
George Russell Takes Pole in Baku as Italian Rookie Andrea Antonelli Starts 16th
Russell secures his first pole of 2026 in Azerbaijan, while Mercedes‑backed rookie Antonelli drops to 16th after grid penalties.
Russell Clinches Pole for Azerbaijan GP as Antonelli Crashes Out
George Russell tops the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after championship leader Lando Antonelli suffers a crash in qualifying.
George Russell clinches pole with ‘perfect lap’ in Baku qualifying
Russell’s blistering lap puts Mercedes ahead of Ferrari in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and reshapes the early‑season championship battle.
George Russell clinches pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix as rookie Kimi Antonelli crashes in Q1
Mercedes’ George Russell topped qualifying in Baku, while Ferrari’s Kimi Antonelli hit the wall early in the session.
George Russell clinches pole for 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as rookie Antonelli crashes out
Russell’s blistering lap puts Mercedes on front row in Baku, while Italian rookie Andrea Antonelli’s qualifying ends in a crash.
George Russell Takes Dominant Pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli Crashes
Mercedes’ George Russell clinched pole at Baku, edging Charles Leclerc, while rookie Kimi Antonelli’s qualifying run ended in a crash.
Verstappen Outsprints Russell in Final Practice, Red Bull Reasserts Pace Ahead of Azerbaijan Qualifying
Max Verstappen tops final practice in Baku, denying George Russell a clean sweep of fastest times.
George Russell’s Baku Practice Performance Sets the Stage for a Tight Azerbaijan GP
Russell’s strong showing in Thursday’s practice could keep Mercedes in the spotlight for the weekend’s race.
Kimi Antonelli calls Baku practice a ‘good recovery’ for Mercedes rookie
Mercedes’ rookie Kimi Antonelli said his run in Saturday’s Baku practice marked a solid bounce‑back after a shaky start to the weekend.
2026 Azerbaijan GP Thursday Practice: Fastest Times, tyre trends and what they mean for the race
Thursday’s practice in Baku saw Red Bull dominate, Ferrari struggle with tyre degradation and a surprise midfield surge – key take‑aways for the Sunday showdown.
Russell Leads FP2 in Baku as Antonelli Impresses and Lindblad Crashes
George Russell topped Friday’s second practice in Azerbaijan, while rookie Andrea Antonelli surprised with a strong run and Kevin Lindblad suffered a heavy crash.
Hamilton says rivals ‘took another step’ as Ferrari shows pace in Baku practice
Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari’s progress after Thursday’s practice in Azerbaijan, noting that other teams appeared to have made a step forward.