NEWSMercedes confirm: Russell faces a grid penalty in Singapore
An engine change following his retirement in Malaysia affects Sunday’s race, not the Sprint.
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NEWSSingapore 2026: C3, C4 and C5, with 12 sets for the Sprint weekend
Pirelli have confirmed the selection. The Sprint format reduces the allocation compared with a conventional weekend.
NEWSSepang retrospective: Verstappen wins as Antonelli extends his lead
The race on 4 October brought Red Bull’s first win of the season and a costly retirement for Russell.
ANALYSISNew F1. The same obsession with speed.
Active aerodynamics, more electric energy and a different approach to overtaking. Understand the changes that define Formula 1 in 2026.
NEWSSingapore 2026: a Sprint weekend under the city lights
The official schedule, times for Romania and the details that make Marina Bay a distinctive test.
TECHNICALActive aerodynamics: two configurations, one objective
Why a car needs downforce in corners and less drag on the straights.
ANALYSISUndercut or overcut? Races can be won in the pits.
The same stop can be an attack or a lost position. It all depends on tyres, traffic and time.
GUIDEWhat is DRS, and why does it no longer define F1 in 2026?
The Drag Reduction System explained in the context of the 2011–2025 era.
GUIDEHow does Formula 1 qualifying work?
Q1, Q2 and Q3: three stages that build the starting grid.
GUIDEWhat changes during a Sprint weekend?
Less practice time, two races and separate qualifying sessions.
GUIDEWhat is parc fermé?
The rules that restrict changes to cars between sessions.
GUIDEWhat is an undercut?
Attacking a rival’s position with an earlier pit stop.
GUIDEWhat is an overcut?
How a later pit stop can be advantageous.
GUIDEHow does the Safety Car work?
When safety requires the field to gather behind an intervention vehicle.
GUIDEWhat is the Virtual Safety Car?
Neutralising the race through a reference time, without requiring the field to bunch up.
GUIDEF1 tyres: soft, medium, hard and everything that matters between them
Grip, temperature and wear explain much of a race’s pace.
GUIDEHow do F1 penalties work?
From time sanctions to grid changes and disqualifications.
GUIDEHow are Formula 1 points awarded?
The scale for the Grand Prix, the Sprint and exceptional circumstances.
GUIDEF1 flags explained without jargon
The colours that convey warnings, instructions and the end of a session.
TECHNICALThe floor: the unseen component that makes the difference
How the air beneath a car interacts with the track surface.
TECHNICALWhere does a wing’s downforce come from?
Downforce, drag and the setup compromise.
TECHNICALSuspension: the link between tyre and aerodynamics
Why controlling body movement matters as much as absorbing bumps.
TECHNICALHow does an F1 car recover energy?
Braking becomes a resource, and the battery a part of lap strategy.
TECHNICALAn upgrade is more than a new component
How teams test whether a change works in the real world.
HISTORYMonza: why the “Temple of Speed” remains a distinctive test
History, long straights and aerodynamic compromises at an iconic circuit.
ANALYSISClean air, dirty air: why following a rival costs time
Turbulence explains why catching up does not automatically mean overtaking.
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