What happened: Max Verstappen joked about coded radio messages as Red Bull phases in the successor to race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase. The transition coincides with a dominant performance at the Singapore Grand Prix, a circuit that previously challenged the team. The victory leaves the new Madrid street circuit as the only current track where he has not won.

Why it matters: The result ends a years-long drought for Red Bull at the Marina Bay venue. It demonstrates the strength of their car package as they navigate changes on the pit wall. The win also reinforces his standing following his recent contract extension.

What to watch: The team continues integrating the new race engineer heading into the next round of the 2026 season.