Singapore GP Review: Hamilton’s VSC Call, FIA Errors and a Verstappen Sweep | ep 1012

Max Verstappen won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix from pole, his first ever win at Marina Bay. He also took Sprint pole and won the Sprint, completing a sweep of the weekend. Charles Leclerc finished second and Kimi Antonelli third. Antonelli now leads the championship by 102 points with six races to go.In this episode, we cover:FIA errors: Race Control’s Overtake Mode mistake in Sprint Qualifying and the timing glitch that cleared Hulkenberg in qualifying.

Hamilton’s VSC call: Why he stayed out under the Virtual Safety Car, and how Fred Vasseur’s explanation changed from “missed the pit entry” to “I have to respect their feeling.”

McLaren’s Sprint collision: Norris and Piastri’s crash cost about eight points, and Red Bull is now seven points behind McLaren for third in the constructors.

Awards: Move, Donkey and Drive of the Race.

Next up is the United States Grand Prix in Austin, October 23 to 25.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Singapore GP and race overview
00:10 Introduction and Race Overview
02:02 Race controversies and FIA system failures
02:58 Max's Dominance and Race Strategy
03:59 Team strategies and driver decision-making
06:02 Red Bull's dominance and Verstappen's performance
07:02 Key Incidents and Penalties
08:00 Ferrari's pit stop strategy and race incidents
09:53 The role of technology and system reliability
11:51 Media influence and public perception in F1
12:12 Team Strategies and Pit Stops
14:01 Driver authority and team communication
16:07 Future implications for F1 regulations and technology
16:12 Track Limits and Rule Enforcement
20:05 Technical Issues and Driver Performance
24:02 Impact of Race Incidents on Standings
27:56 Future Implications for Teams and Drivers
32:01 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways