Verstappen says Sepang win may have been circuit-dependent

Max Verstappen hopes Red Bull can carry the form from his first win of the season at Sepang into Singapore, but says the victory may have been circuit-dependent.

In Red Bull’s preview for the Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen said the team would have to wait and see how it performed there. Team principal Laurent Mekies said Red Bull had expected Singapore to suit its car better, citing its relative strength in slower corners.

Mekies also said Sepang’s extreme heat, rough asphalt and layout may have put most cars outside their ideal operating window, potentially affecting the competitive order.

Singapore remains a personal target for Verstappen: he has never won the race and says he feels he has something to put right. In 2023, he finished fifth in Singapore—his only non-podium result in a season in which he won 19 of 22 races.