F1 LIVE | Follow all the action from Singapore GP FP1 as Marina Bay weekend kicks off
Formula 1 heads to Singapore for the next race following a chaotic season opener in Malaysia where Max Verstappen secured a victory. The weekend is marked by ongoing performance gaps between Mercedes drivers and continued engine-related challenges for George Russell.
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Everything is set for the first night race weekend of the season, although the lights of Marina Bay will only come on later in the day, with the opening practice session taking place in daylight. Follow FP1 of the Singapore Grand Prix LIVE with GPblog!
Formula 1 arrives in Singapore following a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix, which saw Max Verstappen claim his first victory of the 2026 season at Sepang. The Dutchman finally ended his winless run after a chaotic race heavily influenced by the weather, with torrential rain delaying the start and a software issue causing further confusion during the formation procedure.
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