Formula 1 rolls into Singapore following absolute chaos at the Malaysia Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen finally broke his 2026 winless streak in torrential rain at Sepang. The Dutchman made a brilliant recovery drive past the Mercedes cars through multiple Safety Car periods and shifting track conditions to give Red Bull its maiden victory with the Ford power unit, a historic moment for the Milton Keynes team. Now Verstappen's chasing his first Singapore win at the unique Marina Bay Street Circuit, though he's already flagged concerns about how the bumpy kerbs suit his car.

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Lewis Hamilton made quite the impression in Malaysia for Ferrari, clawing back from a difficult start to snatch the final podium spot ahead of Isack Hadjar. The seven-time champ defended Ferrari's strategy calls after some harsh criticism, pointing out that other teams make similar mistakes without getting hammered as hard by the press. He'll be keen to build on that momentum at Marina Bay, where Ferrari's hoping to establish themselves at the sharp end of the field.

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The Mercedes camp's got plenty to deal with heading into Friday practice. Kimi Antonelli continues to shine, securing second place in Malaysia and stretching his championship advantage over teammate George Russell to 84 points. Russell's facing a proper nightmare weekend, already carrying a grid penalty into Singapore and bracing for potentially more engine-related penalties down the line after his power unit failure cost him a finish in Malaysia.

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McLaren's looking to bounce back after a tough Malaysian weekend, while Red Bull wants to carry Verstappen's newfound confidence forward. The opening practice session will give us the first real read on how competitive everyone is around the tight, bumpy streets of Marina Bay. FP1 kicks off in daylight before the floodlights come on later, creating a totally different challenge compared to the night race experience teams will face in qualifying and the race itself.

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