Gianpiero Lambiase steered Red Bull Racing to a constructors’ trophy win on a Singapore weekend that could be his final triumph alongside Max Verstappen.
Red Bull’s Brisk, Winnow‐Free Finish
While Verstappen’s vehicle performance anchored the team, Lambiase’s radio management secured victory on Red Bull’s historically troublesome Singapore circuit.
Red Bull’s shift to Lambiase’s successor, Tom Hart, follows this event, raising questions about whether Verstappen’s engine stack might evolve after this pivotal race.
The pair – the Dutchman and his engineer – cut a tidy 73‑race legacy together, but this weekend might see the final race record surface.
Ferrari Faults in Strategy Pull Out
Ferrari’s division of soft‑oriented Leclerc with medium‑run Hamilton provoked a pit‑stint misstep that cost Hamilton a podium finish.
Stepping into the stew, Vasseur admitted that the medium tyre’s lack of bite on Singapore forced the team into an early, long‑stint strategy.
Hamilton’s decision to refuse a double‑stack stop during a virtual safety‑car interval compounded the loss, ending him sixth on overly worn softer compound pads.
McLaren’s Intra‑Team Guesswork
Lando Norris’ Sprint overtake attempt on Oscar Piastri drew criticism for adding unnecessary tension during a high‑stakes session.
Norris later admitted the move was misjudged and expressed regret, emphasizing that his decision harmed team goals.
McLaren chief Stella highlighted that team unity remains top priority, indicating forthcoming discussions to eliminate Singapore‑period lapses.
Kimi Antonelli’s Quiet Steady Race
Antonelli’s adept single‑lap sprint from pole to finish proved his evolving consistency, even when the car lacked an outright advantage.
He expressed a measured stance—“One race at a time”—as he narrows the championship gap while keeping defensive lines for any future lead.
Antonelli asserted that a title‑near perfect momentum might stay a possibility after showing a measured reserve in Singapore.
Honda Turmoil Undermines Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s night reflected a mismatch of track suitability and an engine that misbehaved, denied forced pit‑starts on the weekend.
Both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso suffered from power‑unit hiccups, preventing podium laps and rendering the track’s potential opaque.
The weekend echoes earlier seasons, revealing that the AMR26 and Honda power‑unit combination, with limited reliability, saw less flexibility for points than in Malaysia.
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