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Imola could host the 2026 F1 finale if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled; Antonelli would clinch the title with an Austin win under the proposed five-race schedule.

Max Verstappen converted pole into his first Singapore Grand Prix victory, holding off Charles Leclerc.

George Russell wants FIA help with cooling vests after saying Mercedes will not use one at the race weekend in Malaysia because its system is not reliable enough.

The Mercedes driver says even a stronger final lap might only have lifted him to second or third after a disrupted qualifying session.

George Russell says Mercedes cannot yet assess its W17 upgrade after a difficult qualifying session, despite wind-tunnel figures meeting expectations.

Red Bull took second and third in final practice at Sepang, prompting former F1 driver Anthony Davidson to describe the team as Mercedes’ biggest threat.

Kimi Antonelli led final practice at Sepang ahead of Max Verstappen, giving Mercedes an encouraging result before qualifying, though team-mate George Russell was fourth.

A bollard beside the pit-lane entrance has been moved ahead of third practice, with the aim of giving drivers who run wide a way back onto the circuit.

Mercedes’ upgraded W17 proved difficult to set up in practice at Sepang, giving the team work to do before qualifying.

George Russell says tyre overheating is blunting the benefit of Mercedes’ latest update after a difficult Friday practice at Sepang.

George Russell says Mercedes must improve its tyre management after second practice at Sepang, where he and Kimi Antonelli finished seventh and eighth.

Russell has narrowed Antonelli’s championship lead to 66 points. Martin Brundle thinks their rivalry could strengthen Russell’s late-season challenge.

Mercedes’ latest F1 upgrade includes reshaped sidepods alongside floor changes, with George Russell hoping the package will help at difficult circuits.

Oscar Piastri is wary of Mercedes’ upgrade at Sepang after George Russell took pole by more than eight-tenths of a second in Azerbaijan.

George Russell says Mercedes’ latest upgrade is a sizeable step, but rejects the suggestion that it could bring a one-second gain.

Kimi Antonelli says he deliberately eased his approach in Baku after a qualifying error, finishing fifth as George Russell narrowed his championship lead.

Mercedes has brought a substantial upgrade, but George Russell expects rivals’ recent packages to be among their last major changes this season.

Verstappen plans to race at Portimão later this month as World Endurance Championship commitments affect his GT driver line-up.

RacingNews365 says Mercedes has added turquoise to its W17 for a Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled to take place in Malaysia on 4 October.

Jan Lammers thinks Sepang could suit Max Verstappen and Red Bull, but expects Mercedes to present the biggest obstacle to a win.