Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 champion, aims to recover at the Singapore Grand Prix after a tough race in Baku, where he finished fifth. Reflecting on Azerbaijan, Verstappen noted, "We have learnt from what we did wrong," signaling Red Bull's efforts to optimize car handling for the Marina Bay circuit. Red Bull's difficulties in Baku, including a setup issue that hampered Verstappen's qualifying, led to a significant point loss, allowing McLaren to gain a 20-point lead in the Constructors' Championship. 

Verstappen emphasizes the need for stability in Singapore’s low-speed corners, saying, "It will be important to keep the car in control." This season has seen Red Bull’s dominance wane, securing only seven wins out of 17 races, in stark contrast to their 21 out of 22 victories last year. Strong competition from McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari has intensified this year's championship battle.