F1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now
Also, F1’s final sprint saw our first real wet racing of the year.
Formula 1’s 2026 season is wrapping up, with the sport making its way to Singapore for a night race on Sunday. However, Saturday saw action as well, marking the final of six sprints this year. The illuminated track glowed amidst the city-state's towering skyscrapers and overpasses. Drivers took advantage of the titanium skid blocks, creating dazzling sparks as they navigated the 90-degree turns and concrete barrier-lined streets.
The tropical heat and humidity, common to both locations near the equator, added to the unique challenges faced. A pre-race downpour in Malaysia disrupted the schedule, leading to a 30-minute delay for the sprint in Singapore. The sprint format, a short extra race replacing a practice session before the main event, is generally disliked by drivers and teams due to its lack of prestige and the risk of early damage to the car before the main race.
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