Red Bull's Formula 1 team capped a strong weekend in Singapore with Max Verstappen taking victory in both the Saturday sprint and Sunday's Grand Prix. It was Verstappen's first win at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, and he credited the car's recent development for the turnaround. "Our car has taken a really nice step forward," he said, noting it is now more driveable and predictable, which has allowed him to fight at the front again.
The weekend also highlighted the risks of street racing. Mercedes' George Russell, who started second in the sprint, crashed out after touching a painted white line on the wet track, ending his race early. Russell called it a "very silly mistake" and his first crash of the year. Verstappen inherited the lead and later secured pole position, then led the main race from start to finish despite radio troubles.
Verstappen's recent form—two wins and a second in the last three races—suggests Red Bull has found meaningful performance gains late in the season. While he sits fourth in the championship and says he doesn't care whether he finishes second, third, or fourth, the team's momentum could have implications for constructors' standings and future development direction. As Verstappen put it, "I just want to have fun till the end."