With an action-packed week of evening races and leisure forward in Singapore, the drivers had a brief pause earlier than heading into the fly-away leg of races that carry the season to its climax. It was a second to reset and put together for the problem forward within the Lion Metropolis.
Some rested. Some performed. Some mirrored. However in each case, it was an opportunity to reset and prepared themselves for the ultimate seven races that may carry the season to its finish.
Saying goodbye to Roscoe
Lewis Hamilton has been mourning the lack of his beloved companion and finest pal, his bulldog Roscoe. Tributes have poured in from throughout the paddock, displaying simply how a lot of an influence he had on followers and the System 1 group.
September win streak continues
Max Verstappen couldn’t cease profitable in September. After victories in Monza and Baku, he additionally made his GT3 debut at the Nurburgring Nordschleife and came away with a win.
Freshly licensed to compete in endurance occasions, Verstappen turned his sim-racing expertise into the true factor, teaming up with Chris Lulham to take victory towards an skilled subject. He referred to as the outcome “wonderful,” and hinted this might be simply the beginning of his endurance adventures, hoping to enterprise into 24-hour occasions within the coming 12 months.
Gabriel Bortoleto discovered himself impressed by the four-time world champion, as he watched Max racing throughout his exercises, and even channelled his inner-Verstappen on the sim!
Perfecting abilities
Simply days after it was introduced he’d be gracing the quilt of Vogue for October, Lando Norris headed to the kart observe to do what he does finest: drive. Sporting a few of his very personal merch, the Brit honed his abilities forward of the remaining title battle with group mate Oscar Piastri.
In the meantime, Alex Albon was busy testing out his new sim set-up, bringing a little bit of the observe into his own residence – although we’re unsure it will fairly slot in ours…
Exploring sidequests
Yuki Tsunoda spent his break again dwelling in Japan, the place he was busy cheffing, visiting the Tokyo Recreation Present, designing new merch, getting time in on the sim – and naturally getting ready for the warmth of Singapore within the sauna.
Pure rest
Forward of a busy last stint of the 2025 season stuffed with difficult racing (and much more journey!), it’s no shock that many drivers prioritised relaxation and restoration.
After an eventful journey dwelling from Baku for Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc – the pair had been compelled to land in Italy slightly than Good, with Sainz then driving them dwelling to Monaco in a rented van – the previous Ferrari group mates selected to recharge by spending down time on their yachts off the Monte-Carlo shoreline, whereas Sainz additionally made certain to get in loads of miles on his bike.
In the meantime, many different drivers opted for a social detox earlier than the calls for of a race weekend in Singapore.
