Lewis Hamilton calls for changes to Singapore track after chaotic sprint race

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Lewis Hamilton calls for changes to Singapore track after chaotic sprint race
Summary

The final sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Marina Bay Street Circuit featured significant chaos, with only 13 of the 22 cars finishing. Key incidents included a crash involving George Russell and a collision between both McLaren drivers. Drivers expressed that the race could have been extremely dull had it not rained. Hamilton emphasized the need for track modifications to improve overtaking opportunities and prevent future races from becoming uneventful.

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  • •Only 13 of 22 cars finished the race in Singapore
  • •George Russell crashed, and both McLaren drivers collided
  • •Hamilton believes rain made the race less boring
  • •Drivers call for track changes to improve overtaking
  • •Last sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season took place October 10
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  • 12:55 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton calls for Singapore track changes: “Would have been the most boring race without rain”
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The final sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season produced plenty of chaos. Only 13 of the 22 cars reached the finish line, with George Russell's crash and the collision between the two McLaren drivers in particular providing plenty of talking points in the paddock. The first of two races at the Marina Bay Street Circuit may have been less boring than feared, but drivers stress that overtaking ...Keep reading

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