Motor racing

‘I love that challenge’: Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton interacts with fans ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 8.

Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix, say sources close to both sides

President Paul Kagame formally announced the bid to host a Formula 1 grand prix when Rwanda hosted a gathering of the FIA in December 2024.

Kimi Antonelli embraces the pressure as he sits in pole position to be youngest F1 champion

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff backs youth as Kimi Antonelli closes in on Formula 1 title

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff speaking at a fireside chat at the Signify Lighting Application Centre in Toa Payoh on Oct 8.

Bahrain F1 race in Malaysia delivers $108.1 million windfall to local micro SMEs

Based on the success and economic spillover effect, Malaysia could benefit from international sporting events such as the G1 as a platform for SMEs to have wider opportunities and market access.

FIA declares heat hazard at 2026 Singapore Grand Prix

The FIA’s heat hazard regulations will be activated for both the sprint and race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit this weekend.

Singapore Grand Prix entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, FIA says

The FIA did not give a threshold for when plans affecting entertainment and other outdoor activity would be activated.

Russell’s title hopes on the line as F1 heads to Singapore

Mercedes’ George Russell at the pit lane as the Bahrain Grand Prix is delayed due to rain at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 4.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 8, 2026

A masked woman walking past the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, in the Russian city of Irkutsk, on Oct 7.

Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas arrives in Singapore after cycling over 419km from Malaysia

Valtteri Bottas cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for the Oct 9-11 Singapore Grand Prix.

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