McLaren Racing heads into the Singapore Grand Prix as Formula 1's hot new darlings, the papaya-drenched team that just may be the ones to finally dethrone Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Red Bull and its Dutch driver have had ironclad grips on both the drivers championship,

Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris have been chipping away at Red Bull's constructors' lead since the second quarter of the season, and a dramatic race in Baku saw them flip the switch for the first time since the start of 2014.

Red Bull Formula 1 racer Max Verstappen had one of his least competitive displays for some time as the reigning World Champion. Verstappn finished seventh in the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, in a race in which he complained about the RB20, and trailed win-contending teammate Checo Perez by some margin.

After a race that ended Sunday with Sergio Perez in the wall and teammate Max Verstappen being overtaken by his title rival Lando Norris, there are still signs of optimism at Red Bull. Norris cut into Verstappen's Formula 1 standings lead,

Red Bull aims to reclaim the Formula One constructors' championship lead from McLaren. Despite leading since 2022, recent races have seen McLaren take the top spot due to strong performances. Red Bull boss Christian Horner vows to 'throw everything' into regaining their position,

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, centre, celebrates on the podium with second placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, left, and third McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain after the Formula One Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Credit: AP/Luca Bruno