Meghana Sree

F1 Academy returns to the floodlit streets of Singapore with a three-way title battle to resume. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of one of the most demanding races of the season, including championship news, a recap of Navarra’s in-season testing and the latest headlines from the F1 Academy paddock.

After securing back-to-back victories and becoming the driver with the highest points tally following the summer break, can Max Verstappen dare to dream of a fifth consecutive title? Here’s how the odds stack up for the defending champion.

Max Verstappen takes back-to-back victories followed by George Russell scoring a surprise second place, joined by Carlos Sainz taking Williams' first podium since 2021. McLaren meanwhile suffered a chastening weekend, with Oscar Piastri uncharacteristically crashing out early in the race and Lando Norris unable to improve from seventh - meaning the Constructors' Championship will continue to Singapore.

The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has all the ingredients for an action-packed event: a mixed-up grid, Williams and Racing Bulls vying for podiums and Verstappen chasing back-to-back wins. Here's everything to look out for at the 17th round of this season.