McLaren is ahead of Red Bull in the Formula 1 constructors' race. Now for Lando Norris to put pressure on Max Verstappen for the drivers' title. Oscar Piastri's win last week at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix put McLaren top in the teams' standings — the key to F1's lavish prize money — but teammate Norris only took a small bite out of Verstappen's lead.

McLaren Racing enters the Singapore Grand Prix as Formula One's newest sensation, the vibrant papaya-clad team that could finally challenge Red

Norris and Piastri have combined to win two of the last three F1 races for McLaren, while Verstappen hasn't won since the Spanish Grand Prix on June 23. While the team has said it wants Norris to dethrone Verstappen, Brown knows it is a longshot unless Norris can start sledgehammering-away large chunks of Verstappen's lead every race.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing is upbeat about the team's chances and hopes to defend their pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Singapore Grand Prix betting tips. Lando Norris to win - 15/8 William Hill . Charles Leclerc to finish on the podium - 4/7 Betway. Attentions in Formula One turn to Singapore this

Verstappen is not upbeat about Red Bull's chances ahead of the Singapore GP, though he hopes for better fortunes than last year

Formula 1's governing body have announced the car of one of McLaren's star drivers has undergone an inspection ahead of this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. The team go into the event at the Marina Bay Street Circuit off the back of a sensational weekend in Azerbaijan last time out.

Max Verstappen believes that winning in Singapore is not realistic. The Dutchman made his focus clear, though. He wants to limit the damage as much as possible by finishing ahead of his title rival, Lando Norris,