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Nachez stated that Honda knew since the Malaysian Grand Prix that Fernando's turbo was close to breaking. He cited Pedro de la Rosa, who said that the piece had been pushed to the limit since then and that a difficult decision had been made because they considered it a race with opportunities. https://t.co/iJn8V5Rj7F #F1 #Honda #FernandoAlonso (translated)

A fan of Formula One, Formulový Pacient, wrote that Max Verstappen wanted to finally win in Singapore, while Lando Norris was supposed to finish off Oscar Piastri's defeat, which he failed to do in Sepang. That's what he enjoyed about F1: each driver created their own story. #F1 #Verstappen #Norris (translated)

Federico Albano wrote that Ferrari had been very quick with the medium tires, but in SQ3 they lost the necessary tenths to fight for pole when it was crucial to extract the maximum from the tires and especially from the engine. In his view, the car was competitive in various phases and direction changes, but it lost speed on the straights due to aerodynamic drag and low power. He added that the gap to Mercedes and Red Bull increased on the straights and decreased in parts of the mixed sections. Albano called Leclerc's lap “super” and wrote that Hamilton had risked everything in SQ3 but had made several mistakes. Until that moment, according to him, Lewis seemed to have an even better pace than Charles, but the Monegasque finished with two very strong laps. The author attributed pole to Verstappen, noting it had yet to be confirmed, and described Red Bull as the strongest team at the moment. According to his analysis, the car was very fast on the straights, stable in the mixed sections, and capable of limiting losses in slow corners. Verstappen had gained 0.3 seconds on Leclerc already at the end of the first sector, all on the straights, Albano wrote. In his opinion, Red Bull had found the right setup, and the data reminded him of 2022: the car had less downforce, but Verstappen's driving style hid the effect, while speed on the straights remained decisive. Albano described Mercedes as disappointed: Russell had clocked 0.5 seconds faster than Antonelli, but the update package, which he described as extensive, costly, and awaited, was not working. He added that Kimi had also refused the new wing. According to the data he examined, the front end was no longer functioning well, exhibiting understeer in medium-speed corners and difficulty turning the car in slow corners; the increase in aerodynamic drag also hindered deployment. Albano wrote that Antonelli struggled even under braking because he no longer trusted the front end and that, despite the differences between the Singapore and Sepang tracks, what he had seen so far reminded him of the same script. According to Albano, McLaren was not far off but had disappointed in terms of track characteristics and seemed to struggle with a lack of grip, especially when maximum performance was needed. He noted that Ferrari and McLaren, on one side, and Red Bull and Mercedes, on the other, were developing different concepts that ended up producing similar characteristics, except for the Mercedes updates, which in his view were not working. Finally, Albano wrote that the sprint would show whether those cars would be able to create overtaking opportunities or if the race would turn into a train, awaiting the decisive qualifying for Sunday. #Formula1 #SingaporeGP #Motorsport (translated)

The Sprint indicated that Max Verstappen had secured pole position in the sprint qualifying and was continuing his momentum after his weekend in Sepang. However, the media estimated that the Dutch driver could be penalized for an infraction under yellow flag. #F1 #SingaporeGP https://t.co/ddMwIAFZ5g #F1 #MaxVerstappen #Qualifications (translated)

Rosario Giuliana wrote that the FIA had clarified that, at Sepang, some sectors anticipated a power reduction of 250 kW at low revs, but several cars lost more power than expected, with no chance of recovering it. According to Giuliana, in case of rain in Singapore, the configuration used in Sepang after the issue would have been restored, while an additional software update would arrive in Austin on October 25. She added that the FIA had specified that the software had already been tested with simulations and free practice in Belgium and the Netherlands. #AutoRacer #F1 #Motorsport #FIA (translated)

Nachez wrote that the FIA had concluded the investigation into a software failure in Malaysia and attributed the loss of power to cars running at low revs in sectors where electrical power was limited to 250 kW. He also indicated that a software update for rain conditions would be released on October 25 and that, if it rained in Singapore, the FIA would readjust the configuration used in Sepang. According to Nachez, the FIA would also strengthen testing and validation processes to prevent the problem from recurring. #FIA #F1 #SoftwareUpdate (translated)

Nachez pointed out that Ferrari was already looking at Aston Martin and that it had taken a rear solution to Malaysia very inspired by the one Aston Martin brought to Hungary. He added that, according to AutoRacer, in some sectors of Sepang the AMR26 was "surprisingly close" to the Ferrari. He attributed the image to Carpentiers_f1. https://t.co/qRIEzi0Pwa #F1 #Ferrari #AstonMartin (translated)

A fan of racing, Formula Patient, wrote that after Valtteri Bottas's bike journey from Sepang to Singapore, the entire weekend could have been canceled and Bottas became his true winner regardless of the race result. He added that in his opinion, Bottas would have had a better chance of finishing Sunday’s race if he had done it on a bike than while driving a Cadillac. #ValtteriBottas #Cyklistika #Formule1 (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Lewis Hamilton had formed a team of engineers at Ferrari that included people outside the historical circle of the Scuderia. According to the post, sources close to the driver described a method different from the usual routine, which relied on his feedback to better identify the car's problems and the priorities to address. The seven-time world champion was also said to have been recruited to help evolve working methods, thanks to his experience in winning teams and his influence. His approach reportedly elicited mixed reactions within the team. The post estimated that the group formed around Hamilton constituted the strongest core of this approach, but the next step was to broaden the consensus. It claimed that Hamilton had leeway to analyze the functioning of the team that Fernando Alonso had not benefited from and that Sebastian Vettel had even less. Carlos Sainz had reportedly established a methodical dialogue with the engineers. According to the post, Hamilton could bring a different experience and contribute to change, a mission that would have been implicit from his arrival. Maranello Paddock also wrote that Charles Leclerc, who had spent his entire career at Ferrari, did not have the same external benchmarks and often had to compensate on track for unresolved issues. However, the post indicated that Leclerc had moved closer to his teammate's perspective, which he found interesting. It was estimated that this convergence could strengthen the drivers' demands if their different approaches led them to face the same difficulties. According to the post, Hamilton's recent statements reflected this evolution: he still wanted changes but had to convince the management to accept new technical practices, using arguments, evidence, and a broader consensus. Maranello Paddock added that he needed to prioritize internal dialogue and avoid putting pressure on Frédéric Vasseur. Discussions about the future of the director could have complicated the process, while support for Vasseur could, according to the post, help continue the changes already underway. Finally, Maranello Paddock called Hamilton's podium finish in Sepang an encouraging sign and estimated that his influence would depend on the ability to extend the method developed with his engineers to the entire team. The post referred to an article by Giuly Duchessa for more information. https://t.co/lzVgcJhYJp) #Ferrari #Hamilton #F1 (translated)

The Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 analyzes the spectacular race of the Bahrain GP in Sepang, highlighting the excitement of real circuits and Verstappen's victory, while Antonelli closes in on the title and the FIA faces criticism for the new regulations. #F1 #GPdeBaraín #CircuitoSepang (translated)

Federico Albano wondered if Red Bull had become the best car. He wrote that an excellent power unit and low drag were essential everywhere that season, but that the greater choices in setups had recently changed the picture. In Sepang, in his opinion, the "Max factor" had emerged. https://t.co/7Pjwz7wOa9 #F1 #Formula1 #RedBull (translated)

Fernando Tornello thanked everyone for the birthday wishes and said he spent the day working on what he enjoyed. He praised the Sepang circuit and Max's victory, as well as Antonelli's performance and the recovery of Hamilton and Leclerc. He also highlighted Fernando Alonso's points and that Franco Colapinto had gained eight positions. Tornello pointed out that Alpine had sent Colapinto out on the track with slick tires despite the wet ground, a gamble that, he said, backfired, although other teams had also tried it. He added that during the first safety car period, the race resumed before Franco and other drivers reached the back of the grid, leaving them about 25 seconds behind. He said that the FIA needed to review that procedure and recommended reading ANPeix's documented analysis on the restart. He also thanked those who followed them during the night on Disney+ Premium. #F1 #Sepang #Cumpleaños (translated)

Tear Off reported that the FIA had attributed the loss of power of several cars during the formation lap before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to an unprecedented combination of low engine revs, reduced grip, rain-adjusted energy management parameters, and the configuration of the sectors of the Sepang circuit. According to the statement relayed by Tear Off, the FIA's technical department had removed energy restrictions in the affected sectors through a software update sent to all competitors during the delay of the start due to heavy rain. This allowed teams to modify their power units before the race. The issue had not been detected by either the FIA or the teams during testing or the grid formation laps, and an analysis was to be conducted with the teams and engine manufacturers. #F1 #BahrainGP #F1 #Bahreïn #Courseauto (translated)

The Formula One patient wrote that RBPT achieved its first victory after its first pole position. According to him, whether Red Bull has made a comeback will only be shown in the upcoming races and the performance of the improved Mercedes on other tracks. He noted that Baku and Sepang are significantly different circuits, and Red Bull was extremely competitive on both; on this track, he said they were undoubtedly the fastest. #F1 #RedBull #Motorsport (translated)