P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen defied Red Bull’s own expectations to finish second in the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Singapore Grand Prix was seen as McLaren and Lando Norris’ prime opportunity to gain points on Red Bull and Max Verstappen due to the events of last year in Singapore, where Red Bull struggled. Verstappen expressed the goal of reaching Q3, after he and Perez failed to do so last year. Despite a slow start, Red Bull managed to improve their performance during practice and qualifying, with Verstappen securing a front-row start alongside Norris, who claimed pole position. Despite Verstappen’s impressive qualifying, Norris dominated the race, extending McLaren’s lead in the constructors’ standings. Red Bull’s sudden improvement in performance is concerning for McLaren, as Red Bull historically struggled at the Singapore GP. Overall, Norris’ victory was a positive outcome for McLaren, but Red Bull’s resurgence poses a potential challenge for the rest of the season.
