News Summary
- Christian Horner received £100.48 million in compensation following his Red Bull departure.
- Liam Lawson remains without a confirmed Racing Bulls seat for 2027.
- Kimi Antonelli heads to Singapore with an 84-point championship lead as Ferrari looks to build on its Sepang recovery.
Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull returned to the headlines on Wednesday after financial documents revealed the scale of his compensation package. Elsewhere, Liam Lawson discussed his uncertain future at Racing Bulls, while Antonelli and Ferrari continued preparations for the Singapore GP.
Horner received more than £100m after Red Bull exit
New financial filings show that Horner received £100.482 million in compensation for loss of office, comprising £33.494 million from Red Bull Racing and £66.988 million from Red Bull Technology. The payments followed his departure after two decades leading the Formula 1 team.
Read the breakdown of Horner’s £100m Red Bull compensation.
Lawson awaits decision on 2027 F1 future
Lawson believes he has done almost everything possible to secure another season with Racing Bulls. The New Zealander is ninth in the championship with 65 points, but the team has yet to confirm its 2027 drivers amid pressure from Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov.
Read Lawson’s latest comments about his F1 future.
Antonelli can move closer to F1 title in Singapore
Antonelli arrives at Marina Bay 84 points ahead of George Russell. He cannot mathematically secure the championship this weekend, but Singapore’s sprint format offers up to 33 points and could leave him in position to clinch the title at Austin.
See Antonelli’s Singapore championship scenarios.
Ferrari sees opportunity after Sepang recovery
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished third and fourth in Malaysia despite Ferrari’s costly opening tyre decision. Their pace suggests the SF-26 could challenge for victory during the remaining seven rounds, beginning with Singapore.
Read why Ferrari believes its winning chances have improved.
Verstappen tops Sepang driver ratings
Max Verstappen received 9.5 in GRANDE PRÊMIO‘s ratings after his first victory of 2026, matching Fernando Alonso’s score. Hamilton earned 9.0, while Gabriel Bortoleto and Valtteri Bottas received 3.0 after difficult races.
See the complete Sepang F1 driver ratings.
Horner explains his version of Red Bull dismissal
Horner also discussed why he believes Red Bull removed him in 2025, pointing to changes in the company’s leadership structure after Dietrich Mateschitz’s death. He rejected suggestions that Max or Jos Verstappen were responsible.
Read Horner’s explanation of his departure.
GRANDE PRÊMIO follows all the latest Formula 1 news ahead of the Singapore GP.
F1 today: FAQ
What time is the 2026 Singapore GP?
The Singapore GP starts at 20:00 local time on Sunday, October 11. That is 13:00 in the UK, 08:00 ET in the US and Canada and 17:30 in India. Singapore is a sprint weekend, with sprint qualifying on Friday and the sprint on Saturday.
Why does George Russell have a grid penalty in Singapore?
Russell has exhausted his permitted allocation of four engines after suffering a power-unit failure at Sepang. Mercedes must introduce another unit, triggering a grid penalty for Sunday’s Grand Prix. The penalty does not apply to Saturday’s sprint.
Can Kimi Antonelli win the F1 championship in Singapore?
No. Antonelli leads Russell by 84 points, 320 to 236, but cannot mathematically secure the 2026 title in Singapore. His first opportunity to become world champion comes at the United States GP in Austin.
How much did Christian Horner receive after leaving Red Bull?
Financial documents show £100.482 million in compensation for loss of office across Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology.
