Brief
Verstappen aims for first Singapore Grand Prix win after Bahrain victory
The four‑time champion, now sixth in the standings, looks to break his Marina Bay Street Circuit hoodoo ahead of the humid, rain‑prone race.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Max Verstappen, fresh from winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, has set his sights on a first Singapore Grand Prix victory, Gulf News reported on 8 October 2026.
What happened
Verstappen secured his inaugural season win at the Bahrain GP, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli and finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The Dutch driver then achieved podiums in Italy, Spain and Azerbaijan before topping the Sepang podium for the eighth time this season.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that Verstappen has never won at Marina Bay, a circuit famed for extreme heat, humidity and limited overtaking opportunities. Drivers can lose up to three kilograms during the 62‑lap race, which often stretches to the two‑hour limit. The outlet also highlights a forecast of thunderstorms that could affect Saturday’s sprint and qualifying, as well as Sunday’s night race.
What was said
Verstappen described his Sepang result as "amazing" after a floor upgrade helped him extract performance from the new‑generation car.
How it came about
Earlier Felo coverage detailed Verstappen’s pole position in Bahrain (verstappen‑bahrain‑pole‑russell‑eighth) and his fastest practice lap (verstappen‑practice‑malaysia), underscoring his recent form heading into Singapore.
Key facts
- Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia (gulfnews.com)
- He is sixth in the drivers' standings with 188 points, equal with Lando Norris (gulfnews.com)
- Verstappen has never won at the Marina Bay Street Circuit (gulfnews.com)
- Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the Singapore race weekend (gulfnews.com)
- Verstappen called his Sepang result "amazing" (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Max Verstappen Targets First Singapore GP Victory Amid Resurgence”
