Welcome to the wild, the wacky, and the wonderfully chaotic world of Formula 1 in Singapore where the vroom vroom cars don’t just race, they party. From gloomy afternoons to neon-lit nights, the Marina Bay Street Circuit delivered drama, speed, and a whole lot of personality. Let’s dive into the madness.
Practice 1: Gloomy Skies, Glorious Speed
The first hour of action kicked off under a moody Singapore sky, grey, heavy, and threatening rain (as usual). But the track was alive with roaring engines and fierce competition.
- Fernando Alonso in his Aston Martin tore through 23 laps of pure pace, topping the charts with a blistering time, 1:31.116 faster than Charles Leclerc’s prancing Ferrari.
- Leclerc, despite running two extra laps, couldn’t match Alonso’s fire.
- Max Verstappen, the ever-divisive but undeniably talented Red Bull maestro, settled for third, just ahead of his rivals Piastri and Norris.
- Meanwhile, poor Alex Albon in the Williams barely made it past lap two before his shiny new car met its untimely demise.
Practice 2: Lights, Chaos, Action
As the clock struck 9pm, Singapore transformed. Not dinner, not lunch it was party time on the track.
- Oscar Piastri in the papaya-colored McLaren lit up the session with a 1:30.714.
- Isack Hadjar from the Racing Bulls edged out Verstappen by 0.132s, claiming second.
- George Russell brought out a yellow flag after kissing the barrier at Turn 16, followed by a dramatic red flag to retrieve his battered silver arrow.
- Liam Lawson, perhaps dreaming of hawker stalls, crashed at Turn 17 near the pit lane, adding to the chaos.
- Then came the pit lane drama: Leclerc’s unsafe release into Norris caused a front wing smash and a €10,000 fine for Ferrari. Ouch.
Practice 3: Mee Goreng and Mayhem
Saturday’s session was served with sunshine, street food, and a side of disappointment.
- The hour was sleepy, with little action except for Liam Lawson, who once again found the wall at Turn 8. Red flag, again.
- 🥇 Verstappen clocked the fastest lap at 1:30.148.
- 🥈 Norris followed with 1:31.021.
- 🥉 Russell edged out Antonelli by just 0.049s.
Qualifying: Slushies Down, Speed Up
With the mee goreng devoured and durian slushies tossed aside, it was time to fight for pole.
- George Russell delivered a masterclass on his final lap, securing pole with a 1:29.158.
- Verstappen, frustrated by Norris’s pit entry during his flying lap, settled for second with 1:29.340.
- Piastri rounded out the top three with 1:29.524.
Singapore qualifying is always a gamble pole can mean glory or disaster. This time, it looked promising.
Race Day: Sunday Night Showdown
As Norwich suffered on the football pitch, Singapore’s track lit up for the Grand Prix.
- Russell launched ahead from the start, leaving chaos in his wake.
- Norris and Verstappen tangled, but it was Piastri who got the worst of it barged out of the way by his own teammate.
- Piastri was fuming, Norris unapologetic, and Russell? Ecstatic.
Final Results:
- 🥇 Russell – 1:40:22.367
- 🥈 Verstappen – +5.430s
- 🥉 Norris – +15 points
Constructors’ Crown: McLaren’s Moment
McLaren clinched the championship with a whopping 650 points, leaving Mercedes trailing with just 325. A dominant season, sealed under the Singapore lights.
Next Stop: United States Grand Prix
Mark your calendars, October 18–20, 2025. The vroom vroom circus heads to the States. Will Russell keep his momentum? Will Verstappen unleash fury? Will Piastri forgive Norris?
