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Verstappen and Red Bull return to winning form in Singapore
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix as Red Bull returned to the front of Formula One.
Earlier in 2026, the team’s RB22 was difficult to drive and its performance varied from track to track.
A major update to the car’s floor and sidepods helped improve its balance and make it more predictable.
Verstappen has said he now feels at home in the car, and Red Bull also won in Malaysia.
The recent results have made rivals take Verstappen seriously again, with Jolyon Palmer saying other drivers hold him in awe.
Verstappen is fourth in the drivers’ standings, while Red Bull is seven points behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings.
McLaren plans to bring an upgrade to Austin as the teams prepare for the next races.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull returned to winning form with a dominant victory in Singapore.
The result followed Red Bull’s first win of 2026 in Malaysia and showed the team could perform on different types of circuit.
A major update package introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix addressed problems with the RB22’s aerodynamic balance.
Analysts said the car had become more predictable and Verstappen was able to drive with greater confidence.
After Singapore, Verstappen was fourth in the drivers’ championship and Red Bull was seven points behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings.
- Who
- Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing.
- What
- Verstappen won in Singapore as Red Bull returned to fighting for race victories.
- When
- In 2026; the articles were published on October 12 and 13.
- Where
- The Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay.
- Why
- Red Bull’s RB22 had improved balance and gave Verstappen more confidence, following updates to the car.
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The RB22 was described as unstable and largely unresponsive to updates.
Red Bull introduced its last major update package of the season, changing parts of the floor and sidepods.
Verstappen and Red Bull took their first victory of 2026.
Verstappen won at Marina Bay, confirming Red Bull’s improved form on a different type of circuit.
- Singapore result
- Verstappen won at Marina Bay
- First 2026 win
- Malaysia
- Car model
- RB22
- Major update
- Introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
- Drivers’ championship after Singapore
- Verstappen was fourth
- Constructors’ standings after Singapore
- Red Bull was seven points behind McLaren
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What people are saying
They were half a second per lap faster than everyone else
No one in this pit lane should rule out Max Verstappen as long as it is not completely over
The rest of the drivers are in awe of Max. He is the best driver in the field
If you give him even a tiny chance, he grabs pole position