Drivers question Singapore sprint race format after chaotic wet running
After the 2026 Singapore sprint produced heavy attrition and several major incidents, multiple figures criticized the suitability of the venue and conditions for sprint racing. Comments centered on limited overtaking opportunities at Marina Bay and broader concerns about racing in the wet.
The final sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit was marked by chaos, with only 13 of 22 cars reaching the finish. George Russell crashed, and a collision between the two McLaren drivers was among the incidents that became key talking points afterward.
Although the race proved less processional than some had expected, drivers said overtaking at Marina Bay remains difficult. Lewis Hamilton called for track changes and said the race would have been very dull without the rain, while Max Verstappen criticized the choice of Singapore as a sprint venue because passing is so limited.
Separate criticism also focused on wet-weather racing itself. According to AutoRacing1, Berger described racing the current cars in the wet as a "farce."
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