The FIA has confirmed that Max Verstappen‘s Red Bull RB21 car was summoned for a technical check ahead of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. This procedure is part of the standard car display checks conducted during each race weekend, with Verstappen seeking his third consecutive victory of the season.
Verstappen, a four-time world champion, remains in the title fight for 2025 despite trailing McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by 69 points, with only seven races left in the season. His Red Bull was one of the cars selected for inspection, alongside Pierre Gasly‘s Alpine and Esteban Ocon’s Haas, as paddock staff examined the vehicles in the pit lane.
Verstappen’s Standing in the 2025 Championship Battle
Although McLaren is poised to secure the constructors’ championship in Singapore, the drivers’ title remains highly contested. With seven race weekends remaining, including three that feature sprint events, a total of 199 points are still up for grabs. This keeps Verstappen’s hopes alive to close the gap on McLaren’s lead drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
However, Verstappen faces the significant challenge of extracting consistent performance from his RB21 car, which has shown weaker form throughout 2025 compared to McLaren’s MCL39. Red Bull currently ranks fourth in the constructors’ standings, highlighting the team’s struggle to match McLaren’s pace this season.
Details of the FIA’s Car Display Procedure
The FIA carries out a random selection of cars each race weekend for the car display procedure, which allows paddock personnel to inspect vehicles and take photographs to ensure compliance with regulations. Verstappen’s Red Bull, along with Gasly’s Alpine and Ocon’s Haas, underwent this process on Friday ahead of the Singapore GP.
The Significance of Singapore for the Championship Race
Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit represents a critical venue in the tightly contested 2025 season. With McLaren dominating much of the campaign and Red Bull seeking to close the gap, every race weekend from now on will be pivotal. Verstappen’s ability to challenge for victories depends not only on his skill but also on Red Bull’s capacity to improve the RB21’s performance.
The outcomes in Singapore could influence the momentum in the drivers’ championship, as well as the constructors’ battle. Fans and teams alike will be watching closely as Verstappen strives to narrow the points differential and extend his streak of victories during this crucial phase of the season.
