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,

Charles Leclerc took pole and led the first half of the race in Azerbaijan, while Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr won in Singapore last year. Both the Baku circuit and the Marina Bay layout suit Ferrari’s car best but McLaren have proven they have the pace to win on tracks which are far from tailor-made for the MCL38.

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.

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.

Oscar Piastri has rejected the claim that McLaren's rear wing design has been the "magic bullet" behind the team's recent success.

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

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,