F1 is back, baby! And we’re under the lights at the Singapore Grand Prix, one of the toughest and most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar. The Marina Bay Circuit might not have delivered chaos on track this year (not a single DNF?!), but don’t worry, the drama was alive and well everywhere else.

George Russell took an impressive win, his second of the year, but questions over his Mercedes contract for 2026 continue. We unpack what his victory means for the team and for his future in the sport. 

Over at McLaren, the so-called papaya rules caused friction. Lando Norris secured a podium while Oscar Piastri was left frustrated, even as McLaren clinched the Constructors’ Championship. We get into the strategy choices, the team dynamics, and whether papaya politics are back on the menu.

Ferrari kept things interesting, too. Lewis Hamilton’s late-race brake issues earned him a five-second penalty for track-limit violations, dropping him from P7 to P9. Meanwhile, rumours of Charles Leclerc heading to Mercedes are gaining traction, a move that could reshuffle the Formula 1 grid entirely.

We also revisit the original Singapore drama: the 2008 Crashgate scandal. Renault’s orchestrated crash, led by Flavio Briatore, changed the sport forever and still shadows how the FIA handles integrity and regulation today.

Amid the controversy, there were lighter moments, including Williams turning a young fan’s drawing into official team merch. A small reminder that F1 can still have heart, even in a season full of headlines.

To wrap up, our Grand Pricks podium returns, ranking who was prick (disappointing), grand (good), and grand prick (outstanding) at the Singapore GP.

We’ll be back next week with a special deep dive episode during the break, talking about iconic names in the sport in history and whether they are considered a hero or a villain of F1. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

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