It Wouldn't be a George Russell win Without Someone Else Taking the Spotlight

It seems to be a running gag at this point: George Russell manages to win a race, yet someone else on the grid decides to pull off something even bigger (see, Vegas 2024), and suddenly, he isn't even the main man of the day anymore. Singapore definitely kept up with this memo because, sure, George may have won, but the McLaren Civil War + champagne drama was way more intriguing to the public.

George Russell Strikes Again

George Russell on the podium with his winning trophy. Courtesy of Formula1.com

George Russell took his second win of the season with a composed and clinical race that left no doubts about both his pace and that of the Mercedes. The car had been strong all weekend, and George was able to capitalize on the fact that the McLaren wasn't all there. A tidy, confident drive that reminded everyone that he's always ready to take on an opportunity when given... though we're still side-eyeing what's happening with his driver's contract...

Max Verstappen Keeps his Podium Streak Alive

Max Verstappen after clinching P2 at the Singapore GP. Courtesy of Formula1.com

Even on a self-proclaimed "off weekend", Max Verstappen is inevitable. RedBull didn't have front-running pace in Singapore, but it seems like rage-baiting Max about never having won at Singapore was enough to get him to drag the car into P2. His podium streak has been reawakened, and all seems to be right in the world again.

McLaren: Champions with a side of Drama

The McLaren team celebrating their WCC win. Courtesy of Formula1.com

McLaren clinched their second consecutive constructors title under the Marina Bay lights, but it wasn't all bubbly vibes. Lando Norris sealed P3 to deliver the title, and the team celebrated on the podium... minus one key face. The internet quickly caught on to the fact that Oscar Piastri was absent from these celebrations. Combine this with the questionable strategy calls, painful pitstop, and lap one contact between teammates, it would be absurd to think that there isn't tension growing in the Happy Papaya family.

What this Means for the WDC

The main championship contenders finding themselves side by side yet again. Courtesy of Formula1.com

Locking in the constructors means that the WDC is now a free-for-all. An Oscar vs. Lando showdown... or so we think.

• Oscar & Lando are the main event: They've topped the field for the majority of the season, and Singapore just fueled the fire between the two. McLaren has the car, but the driver who takes the crown will be determined by how the team manages their dynamic.

• Do not count Max out: He's not leading, but the gap keeps getting closer. He's outscored the McLarens enough times, and if their growing rivalry starts to cost them points, it may just be his lucky day.

Singapore didn't crown a new favorite for the title; it just upped the stakes. McLaren dominance is real, but if Oscar and Lando keep colliding (figuratively and literally), Max could swoop in and claim a fifth title for himself.

Edited by Ashley Holloman