Brushing off the changes they made to the MCL38’s rear wing to secure pole position in Singapore, Andrea Stella says the whole saga has been great for McLaren as it “distracted” their rivals. McLaren clinched their fourth win of F1 2024 last time out in Azerbaijan after which social media was awash with videos of what was dubbed the ‘mini DRS’ on Oscar Piastri’s low-downforce rear wing.

Lando Norris has edged ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen to start on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Lando Norris claims pole in boost to world title hopes - McLaren driver produces dazzling lap to beat Max Verstappen