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F1·ANALYSIS·October 11, 2026 12:50 PM ET

McLaren and Red Bull constructors battle tightens after 17 rounds

Red Bull trails by seven points after the Singapore GP.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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TEAM STANDINGS (after 17 rounds) The battle between McLaren and Red Bull intensifies ⚔️ #F1 #SingaporeGP https://t.co Via @F1 on X

What happened: The battle for the Formula 1 constructors championship has intensified following the 17th round of the season. Red Bull has significantly narrowed the gap to McLaren in the team standings after the Singapore Grand Prix.

Why it matters: The momentum shift comes shortly after Red Bull trimmed the constructor lead to 18 points. The defending champions have continued to erase that deficit, reshaping the title race and placing immense pressure on both garages as the calendar winds down.

By the numbers: Over the last four races, Red Bull has outscored McLaren by a 128-52 margin.

What to watch: The focus shifts to the remaining rounds to see if Red Bull can complete the comeback and overtake McLaren for the top spot.

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