McLaren teammates collide on last lap of Singapore Sprint

Final sprint of 2026 season won by Verstappen

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Heading to the commentary booth for this last lap incident between the McLaren duo in the #F1Sprint! 🎙️👀 #F1 #Singapore Via @F1 on X

What happened: The contact came on the last lap at Marina Bay Street Circuit. Max Verstappen won the sprint after the McLaren collision and a crash involving Russell.

Why it matters: McLaren and Red Bull are separated by seven points after 17 rounds following Singapore. A teammate collision in the final sprint cost constructors points with no more sprints remaining on the schedule.

By the numbers: Constructors after 17 rounds: McLaren leads Red Bull by seven points following Singapore.

What to watch: The field moves to the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay.

Sources

@F1 2026-10-12T18:23:18.295990+00:00

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