Oscar Piastri has openly criticized Ferrari after a heated on-track incident with Lewis Hamilton during practice in Singapore. The Australian driver, who currently tops the Drivers’ Championship by 25 points over teammate Lando Norris, did not hide his frustration when Hamilton’s Ferrari obstructed him at the first corner. Over team radio, Piastri vented with a sharp remark: “Ferrari will invent mirrors one day, I hope.” His words have fueled further tension in what is already a fiercely contested season.
The Formula 1 campaign now narrows down to its final seven races, with championship pressure mounting at every circuit. Initially, the title battle seemed destined to remain between McLaren’s two front-runners, but Max Verstappen’s back-to-back victories have cut the deficit to 69 points, keeping him within striking distance. The atmosphere in Singapore only intensified as the McLaren star sought to recover from a disastrous outing in Azerbaijan, where back-to-back crashes derailed both his qualifying and race.
Despite that setback, Piastri maintained a level-headed perspective heading into Singapore. He acknowledged that mistakes in Baku exaggerated his struggles but insisted his overall season remains consistent and successful. “For sixteen of the seventeen weekends, what I’ve been doing has worked very well,” he explained, emphasizing the need to remain focused rather than overhaul his approach. His confidence suggests that Singapore represents a chance for redemption, both for himself and for McLaren’s Constructors’ Championship campaign.
The Singapore Grand Prix itself presents unique challenges beyond the competitive stakes. The FIA has officially designated the event a “heat hazard,” a first since implementing new safety protocols for extreme weather. With temperatures projected above 31°C and stifling humidity, teams have been offered the option to equip cooling vests to help drivers endure the punishing conditions. George Russell and Carlos Sainz, speaking as GPA directors, welcomed the ruling, stressing that the combination of heat and humidity makes Singapore one of the most grueling races on the calendar.
As the grid braces for the physically demanding night race, the spotlight remains on Piastri and his ability to maintain composure under pressure. With Norris aiming to close the gap and Verstappen mounting a late-season charge, every lap carries immense weight. Piastri’s sharp dig at Ferrari underscores the razor-thin margin for error in Formula 1’s closing stretch, where tempers flare as fiercely as engines roar. In Singapore, the battle for supremacy is no longer confined to speed alone—it is also a test of resilience, strategy, and temperament.
