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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen Unite on Singapore GP Request
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen said the circuit needs a longer straight or hairpin after a 20-lap sprint produced little overtaking.
- Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen called for redesigns to the Marina Bay Street Circuit, arguing the track lacks entertainment value and overtaking opportunities for sprint racing.
- Verstappen, the sprint winner, noted the 20-lap race involved little overtaking, while Hamilton claimed it would have been "the most boring race" without rain.
- Hamilton suggested adding a "longer straight" or hairpin to facilitate racing, while Verstappen argued the Overtake Mode barely functions here; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc also expressed doubts about city circuits hosting sprints.
- Concerns from the drivers cast doubt on Marina Bay's suitability as a sprint venue, with Leclerc agreeing, "Here or Monaco, I don't think it adds anything to the weekend."
- Singapore has been omitted from the expanded 10-sprint schedule for F1 2027, marking the sixth and final sprint race of the 2026 season at this venue.
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The Formula 1 is full of city courses. Despite the beautiful TV images, the tight concrete hoses are a thorn in the eye for many fans. Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were also critical in Singapore – at least of the sprint races. The current F1 column.
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The Marina Bay circuit needs modifications to make the races more enjoyable, according to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) has called for a layout change for the Marina Bay street circuit, the venue for the 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix. While praising it as a fantastic circuit for qualifying laps, he criticized the extremely limited opportunities for overtaking…
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