F1: Chequered Flag BONUS: Chequered Flag Live in Singapore
Oct 3, 2025
In this live podcast from Singapore, F1 Academy driver Alisha Palmowski shares her exciting journey from karting to single-seaters. Supported by Red Bull, she discusses the technical challenges of the Singapore circuit and her preparation strategies for racing in the heat. Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley reflects on his team's turnaround this season and the cultural shifts as they transition to becoming an Audi works team. Together, they explore the pressures of performance and the thrill of racing at night in Singapore.
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Singapore Is Formula 1's Cultural Hub
- The Singapore GP is the crown jewel of the city's sporting calendar and creates an intoxicating paddock atmosphere.
- Its city-centre setting and skyline make it a global business and social hub for Formula 1.
Ruth's Singapore Laps Memory
- Ruth recalls leading more laps at Singapore as head of strategy than Max Verstappen, thanks to a safety-car call that briefly worked.
- She uses that memory humorously to show how strategy can create surprising race moments.
Plan For Safety Cars And High Degradation
- Prepare for high degradation and frequent safety cars; strategists prize Singapore as the hardest race to get right.
- Expect teams to prioritise flexible tyre and safety-car plans rather than fixed long-run strategies.