{
  "id": 13009494,
  "title": "Verstappen returns to his bogey track with ‘unfinished business’ after ending 2026 win drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/verstappen-returns-to-his-bogey-track-with-unfinished-business-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/09/verstappen-returns-to-his-bogey-track-with-unfinished-business-after-ending-2026-win-drought/238338"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore, Oct 9 — Max Verstappen is on a mission to end his \"unfinished business\" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he has yet to secure a victory. Last weekend, the Red Bull driver claimed his first win of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, bringing his total number of podium finishes to 72. However, none of those triumphs have taken place at the challenging Marina Bay Circuit, where a bumpy track, slow corners, and high humidity appear to favor rival teams. The Dutch driver expressed his frustration with the track conditions, stating that \"in the last few years we have always been bad at low speed and over kerbing and bumps,\" adding that his current car may be more competitive at low speed but they still struggle on bumps and kerbs. Verstappen, who finished second last year behind George Russell's Mercedes, is confident he can secure back-to-back victories in the humid Southeast Asian nation. \"Every year I come back here and I'm trying to win it. I hope we can be a little more competitive this year compared to the last few years.\" With a sprint race included this year, Verstappen emphasized the importance of finding a good balance with the car right away to maximize the chances of success over the weekend.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Oct 9 — Max Verstappen said yesterday he was determined to settle his “unfinished business”...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}