Dominant Vettel takes pole for Singapore GP

SINGAPORE — Sebastian Vettel showed his mastery of the Marina Bay circuit to take pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, while championship rival Lewis Hamilton struggled throughout and finished fifth. Max Verstappen qualified in second ... ( read original story ...)

Verstappen fastest in final Singapore GP practice

SINGAPORE (AP) — Red Bull continued to dominate at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen posting the fastest time in the third and final practice ahead of qualifying later Saturday. Daniel Ricciardo, Verstappen's Red Bull teammate, had been ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Grand Prix: Max Verstappen quickest in third practice

Qualifying and the race are live on 5 live, sports extra and the BBC Sport website Red Bull's Max Verstappen headed title contenders Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton in a tight final practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Dutchman was 0.072 ... ( read original story ...)

Ricciardo tops both Singapore GP practices in record times

SINGAPORE (AP) — Red Bull showed it might have the form to contend for victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Daniel Ricciardo beating his lap record again in the second practice on Friday. Ricciardo had already crushed his lap record from last year ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore GP: Daniel Ricciardo top with Lewis Hamilton fourth

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo headed the times in first practice at the Singapore Grand Prix as championship leader Lewis Hamilton was fourth fastest. Ricciardo led Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel by 0.109 seconds, with Max Verstappen third quickest in the other ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore secures F1 future until 2021

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Singapore Grand Prix is set to stay on the Formula One calendar until 2021, the sport and race organizers confirmed on Friday, after agreeing a four-year contract extension. Sunday’s race in the city-state would otherwise have ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore will host Formula One races until 2021

"We are incredibly happy to announce this extension and very proud of our partnership," F1 chief executive Chase Carey said at a news conference at the racetrack. "The Singapore race is clearly a signature event, the spectacular skyline of Singapore lit up ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore extends Formula One contract until 2021

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has agreed with Formula One on a deal that will keep the Singapore Grand Prix on the sport’s calendar until 2021, Formula One said in a statement said on Friday. The Singapore Grand Prix joined the Formula One calendar in ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Grand Prix: F1 trips the light fantastic

A few years ago, I was interviewing a chef in Singapore on F1 qualifying day and he insisted I try his wagu steaks. It would be rude not to etc etc. Not one but two of the biggest bits of high-end meat I’ve ever seen – these were xxx-rated – appeared ... ( read original ...

Singapore Grand Prix faces threat from Thailand, China

SINGAPORE: For most, a 10th anniversary is an occasion fit for celebration but, for the 2017 Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix, festivities for this milestone are muted amid a future shrouded in uncertainty. The world’s first and only night street ... ( read original story ...)

Vettel relying on Singapore experience to regain F1 lead

SINGAPORE — With the Singapore street circuit suited to Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel is hoping to reclaim the Formula One championship lead from Lewis Hamilton this weekend. Vettel secured six straight podiums on Singapore’s floodlit Marina Bay street ... ( read original story ...)