Lando Norris doubts excitement of Singapore GP sprint race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
McLaren's Lando Norris expressed skepticism regarding the first-ever sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. He stated that the format may not deliver thrilling racing due to the track's challenges and the limited practice time for teams. The sprint weekend will be the last chance for drivers to earn additional points this season. Despite his reservations, Norris is hopeful that McLaren can perform well given his strengths in quickly adapting to track conditions.
- •Singapore hosts its first sprint race this weekend.
- •Teams have one practice session before competitive running.
- •Norris questions whether the sprint will be exciting for fans.
- •This weekend is the last chance for drivers to earn 33 points.
- •Norris believes he excels in adapting quickly on street circuits.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris casts doubt on Singapore GP sprint excitement: "I don't think it is"
- 12:33 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris casts doubt on Singapore GP sprint excitement: "I don't think it is"
"McLaren driver Lando Norris is expecting the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix to be a testing weekend for him and his fellow competitors, but he's less convinced about how good the first sprint weekend on this circuit is going to be for fans. The Marina Bay Street Circuit will be hosting its first-ever sprint race this weekend, meaning teams will have only one practice session to familiarise ...Keep reading
"McLaren's Lando Norris has questioned whether Singapore's first-ever Formula 1 sprint race will deliver exciting racing
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 12:33 PMLando Norris casts doubt on Singapore GP sprint excitement: "I don't think it is"
McLaren's Lando Norris has questioned whether Singapore's first-ever Formula 1 sprint race will deliver exciting racing
- Motorsport.comOct 8, 2026, 12:33 PMLando Norris casts doubt on Singapore GP sprint excitement: "I don't think it is"
McLaren driver Lando Norris is expecting the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix to be a testing weekend for him and his fellow competitors, but he's less convinced about how good the first sprint weekend on this circuit is going to be for fans. The Marina Bay Street Circuit will be hosting its first-ever sprint race this weekend, meaning teams will have only one practice session to familiarise ...Keep reading
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