Formula 1 News – October 2025 – Page 8

McLaren clinch title amid Norris-Piastri clash drama

McLaren sealed the 2025 Constructors' Championship in Singapore - but the celebrations were overshadowed by a fiery first-lap clash between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Verstappen thinks fifth title still not likely

Max Verstappen's P2 in Singapore kept his faint title hopes alive - and confirmed that Red Bull's post-Christian Horner resurgence now extends beyond low-downforce tracks.

Ferrari missing leadership amid slump says Benetton

Former Formula 1 personality Alessandro Benetton says Ferrari's continued struggles are rooted in leadership - as frustration again boiled over in Singapore.

Wolff says Russell deal confirmed after Singapore win

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has effectively confirmed that Singapore GP winner George Russell will stay with the team for 2026 - ending weeks of speculation over contract delays.

Tsunoda form collapses as Red Bull future fades

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull future looks increasingly bleak after a disastrous Singapore weekend left the Japanese driver outside the points and lapped by his teammate.

Race Notes - Russell wins Singapore from pole

Singapore GP - Race Notes

Red Bull fumes, McLaren hits back as title race heats up

Max Verstappen's championship chase took a tense turn in Singapore after the Red Bull driver accused Lando Norris of costing him pole position.

Red Bull resurgence leaves McLaren scrambling

Max Verstappen's post-Christian Horner revival continued in Singapore, as Red Bull's title chase suddenly looks alive again.

Russell shines amid ongoing 2026 contract tension

George Russell's stunning pole in Singapore came amid ongoing uncertainty about his future at Mercedes.

Vasseur plays down another poor Ferrari weekend

Ferrari's ongoing sluggish form has triggered a new wave of criticism in Italy, with the team enduring another bruising weekend in Singapore.

Verstappen to lose chief mechanic to Audi

Max Verstappen will have a new chief mechanic at Red Bull next season.

Verstappen, Hamilton slam plan to mandate cooling vest

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have both criticised moves by the FIA to make the cockpit cooling vest compulsory in Formula 1's new "heat hazard" races.

Albon and Sainz disqualified from Singapore GP

Williams launched an urgent probe after both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were disqualified from Singapore GP qualifying for DRS non-compliance, with James Vowles calling the outcome “bitterly disappointing.”