The governing FIA on Thursday issued a ‘heat hazard’ warning, triggering rules that mandate the use of a cooling system fitted to the cars
The McLarens of Lando Norris (left) and Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian GP in August
McLaren, who are gunning for their first back-to-back title success in 26 years, appear set to seal the constructors’ crown in Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay street track, after they were forced to put the champagne on ice at the last race in Baku.
The Woking outfit — winners of 12 races this year with seven of them one-two finishes — are 333 points clear of closest challengers Mercedes. With a maximum 303 up for grabs after the floodlit Singapore spectacular, all they need is 13 points to seal the deal with six races to spare.
McLaren can wrap up the title even if neither car finishes on the podium and Mercedes score a one-two. But championship leader Piastri and teammate Norris, separated by 25 points, will want to return to their triumphant ways.
The Australian, winner of seven races this year, endured an error-strewn weekend in Baku, crashing out on the opening lap. Norris, a five-time winner this season, finished only seventh.
“I’m very keen to get back in the cockpit. On paper and with the temperatures here, our car has proven to be comfortable in the past and with that in mind, I’m looking forward to a really positive weekend,” said Piastri.
The governing FIA on Thursday issued a ‘heat hazard’ warning, triggering rules that mandate the use of a cooling system fitted to the cars.
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