Max Verstappen achieved victory at the Malaysia Grand Prix but faces challenges at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted to affect both the qualifying and the main race in Singapore. Verstappen has struggled at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where overtaking is notoriously difficult. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton performed well in Malaysia and is hopeful for a strong showing in Singapore.
After the race in Malaysia, the start of which was delayed due to rain, Formula 1 heads to Singapore, where the 17th round of the 2026 season will take place this weekend.