F1 Nation Will Red Bull's resurgence continue? Oscar back to his best? – 2025 Singapore GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer
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Sep 28, 2025 Jolyon Palmer, former F1 driver and current commentator, joins to preview the Singapore Grand Prix. He analyzes Red Bull's recent resurgence and Max Verstappen's slim chances for a fifth title. They discuss Oscar Piastri's recent mistakes and the mental challenges he faces heading into Singapore. The duo debates the competitive landscape, including Ferrari's speed and Williams' promising trajectory with Carlos Sainz. Jolyon ranks the 2026 front-runners and offers exciting top-three predictions for the race ahead.
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Palmer’s Memorable 2017 Singapore P6
- Jolyon Palmer recalls his dramatic wet 2017 Singapore P6 where his transponder failed.
- He describes the race as physically brutal with changeable grip and slick crossover challenges.
Verstappen’s Comeback Is Real But Limited
- Max Verstappen has closed the gap but is still an uphill fight from 69 points down with seven races remaining.
- Jolyon Palmer doubts Max can realistically win the title unless McLaren falters and Red Bull maintains peak performance.
Red Bull Solved Slow-Speed Balance — With Limits
- Red Bull have improved slow-speed balance and consistency, explaining recent strong low-downforce results.
- But Jolyon doubts those gains will automatically translate to high-downforce street circuits like Singapore.