George Russell broke records. McLaren broke hearts (and won the title). And for once, Ferrari didn’t break anything.
Marina Bay Was Lit.. Literally and Emotionally
Singapore never does subtle.
It was the first-ever night race back in 2008, the first street race in Asia, and still the most cinematic stop on the calendar.
This year? It gave us everything but peace.
From practice to podium, the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix was a fever dream of red flags, pit lane collisions, disqualifications, and one record-smashing lap that rewrote the books.
Practice Sessions: Red Flags and Radio Rage
FP1 saw Fernando Alonso top the timesheets, reminding everyone that the man still has bite.
FP2? Oscar Piastri led a frantic session with two red flags and one pit lane disaster.
Ferrari released Charles Leclerc straight into Lando Norris’s path.
Contact. Chaos. Norris into the wall.
Ferrari mechanics helped McLaren fix the front wing.
Ferrari paid the fine.
Leclerc called it “messy.” Norris said nothing. His silence was louder.
FP3 gave us a glimpse of what was coming.
Max Verstappen went fastest. Piastri and George Russell followed close behind.
The top three were locked in. The tension was real.
Qualifying: Russell’s Revenge
George Russell didn’t just take pole, he obliterated Daniel Ricciardo’s Marina Bay lap record.
1:29.158 !!
Clean. Ruthless. Unmatched. 🥵
It was Russell’s first pole in Singapore, and it came with a clenched fist and a grin that said, “I’m done playing nice.”
Max Verstappen lined up beside him.
Piastri and Antonelli filled row two.
Norris, Hamilton, and Leclerc stacked behind.
Then came the twist:
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon were disqualified.
Both Williams cars failed post-quali checks on their rear wings.
Sainz dropped to the back. Albon too.
The grid was shaken. The drama was locked in.
Race Day: McLaren’s Meltdown, Mercedes’ Masterclass
Lights out.
Lap 1.
Oscar Piastri collided with Lando Norris at Turn 3.
Same team. Same title fight. Same heartbreak.
McLaren didn’t issue team orders.
They let them race.
Piastri dropped back. Norris pushed forward.
The tension was visible. The Constructors’ title was slipping.
But Norris recovered.
He clawed back to P3.
Piastri finished P4.
And the fanbase? Went feral. 🤯
British fans backed Norris. Aussie fans defended Piastri.
The comment sections turned into digital boxing rings.
“Lando should’ve backed off.”
“Oscar was faster.”
“McLaren sabotaged one of them.”
It’s not just a team.. it’s a fandom civil war.
Meanwhile, George Russell was untouchable.
He led from pole.
Managed tires like a surgeon.
Held off Verstappen in the final laps.
And crossed the line with a new fastest lap record and his second win of the season.
Mercedes celebrated.
Russell roared.
And somewhere in the paddock, Toto smiled like a man who knew this was coming. 😁
Constructors’ Title: Papaya Seals It
Despite the chaos, McLaren clinched the Constructors’ Championship.
Back-to-back titles.
2024 and now 2025.
The celebration was loud, orange, and emotional.
Confetti flew.
The team posed with their cars.
The years of glory: 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998… now joined by 2024 and 2025.
It wasn’t just perfect.
But it was earned.
Ferrari: No Drama, Just Vibes
For once, Ferrari didn’t implode.
Leclerc finished P6.
Hamilton took P7.
No crashes. No DNFs. No therapy bills.
Andddd.. Hamilton drops to P8 after the race, with stewards giving him a 5 second penalty.
It was quiet.
It was clean.
It was… unsettling.
We’re not used to this.
But we’ll take it. 🥲🤌🏻
What’s Next?
United States Grand Prix. Circuit of the Americas. October 17–20.
Texas heat, high-speed straights, and tire strategy roulette.
McLaren enters as Constructors’ champions.
Russell’s riding high.
Piastri’s got something to prove.
And Ferrari? Still quiet. Still dangerous.
Drivers’ Title: Austin Could Flip the Script
If Max Verstappen wins in Austin, the Drivers’ Championship could shift from a McLaren duel to a three-way war. Piastri leads Norris by just 22 points, and Verstappen trails Norris by 41. A win for Max, with both McLaren drivers finishing behind, could shrink Piastri’s lead to 38 points, with five rounds to go. That’s one bad pit stop away from chaos. McLaren’s internal tension already boiled over in Singapore. If Verstappen keeps closing the gap, the papaya boys won’t just be fighting each other.. they’ll be defending the crown from a Red Bull comeback. 🥶
Singapore gave us chaos.
Austin might just give us clarity.
Let’s wait with the popcorn. 🍿😋
