A Formula One night race on Marina Bay, Singapore’s signature street circuit
Widespread fires in Borneo and nearby Sumatra have produced dense haze drifting toward Malaysia and Singapore. Authorities report extensive peat and forest burns, with schools shuttered and air quality surging past safe limits; rainfall has offered brief relief, while El Niño intensifies fire activity.
Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint after a weather-affected, incident-packed qualifying session. Leclerc and Hamilton finish close behind, with Russell facing penalties that could shape Sunday’s race. Several front-runners struggle on the final runs as track conditions vary.
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas has chosen an unusual, off-road cycling route from Malaysia to Singapore this weekend, after spinning out of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The journey highlights his commitment to cycling and off-road racing while he awaits the Singapore Grand Prix.
Mercedes motorsport chief has denied bias allegations between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after Russell’s Malaysia engine failure left him on the back foot for Singapore. The team is pressing on with parallel development tracks as Antonelli gains ground in the title race.
Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix on a new, purpose-built FIA Grade 1 circuit in Bugesera, about 40km south of Kigali. The deal, announced in Kigali, has set the first race for the early 2030s and forms part of a wider development to drive tourism, jobs and motorsport training while prompting sportswashing concerns.