Charles Leclerc believes that McLaren’s top speed was a crucial factor in his defeat in the Azerbaijan GP at the hands of Oscar Piastri.

Oscar Piastri says he’s happy with the apparent flexible rear wing on his race-winning car but it’s not a “magic bullet” making McLaren the team to beat in Formula 1 ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

F1 ’s governing body says it’s “reviewing data” from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after doubts emerged over the legality of McLaren ’s rear-wing. Oscar Piastri executed one of the drives of the year to take victory in Baku, overtaking pole-sitter Charles Leclerc and retaining the lead to take the win.

Formula 1’s governing body says McLaren’s rear wing complies with the rules after rivals Red Bull raised questions about its legality.

Norris and Piastri have combined to win two of the last three F1 races for McLaren, while Verstappen hasn't won since the Spanish Grand Prix on June 23. While the team has said it wants Norris to dethrone Verstappen, Brown knows it is a longshot unless Norris can start sledgehammering-away large chunks of Verstappen's lead every race.

McLaren’s stunning rise to the top of the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship remains the talk of the paddock ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. After beginning the 2023 season at the back of the field and “simply fighting for points,

Oscar Piastri defended McLaren's 'legal' rear wing design during the press conference in Singapore. Max Verstappen was also asked his opinion after McLaren passed Red Bull in the Constructors standings,