What punishment did Charles Leclerc receive in Singapore practice? And what\u2019s next for Christian Horner?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s all in today\u2019s F1 news round-up for Friday, October 3, 2025.<\/p>\n
F1 news: Ferrari fined for pit lane crash<\/p>\n
Ferrari has been hit with a\u00a0\u20ac10,000 fine for an unsafe release following Charles Leclerc\u2019s collision with Lando Norris in the pit lane during FP2 at the Singapore Grand Prix, the FIA has announced.<\/p>\n
The McLaren driver ended up wiping out his front wing against the pitwall when Ferrari released Leclerc straight into Norris\u2019 path, with the FIA launching an investigation immediately after the second practice session.<\/p>\n
Read more:\u00a0FIA confirms Ferrari punishment after Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris pit lane crash<\/a><\/p>\n F1 news: Christian Horner to Aston Martin?<\/p>\n Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell has refused to rule out a future role for former Red Bull boss Christian Horner.<\/p>\n It comes after Ayao Komatsu, the Haas team principal, revealed that Horner \u201capproached\u201d the American outfit with a view to a sensational F1 comeback.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0Aston Martin grilled on Christian Horner rumours after shock Haas \u2018approach\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n As it happened: Free Practice 1 and 2 ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0Singapore GP: Alonso surprises with P1 but huge questions remain\u00a0after\u00a0FP1<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0Singapore GP: Piastri tops crash-strewn FP2 as Norris, Leclerc crash in the pits and Russell at T16<\/a><\/p>\n F1 news: Red Bull hopes updates will bring Verstappen victory<\/p>\n Red Bull and Mercedes have rolled out some updates to their cars for this weekend\u2019s race in Singapore, the 18th round of the championship.<\/p>\n Max Verstappen\u2019s quest to continue putting McLaren under some pressure in the title fight this weekend will be bolstered by revisions made to his RB21 for the Marina Bay Street Circuit.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0Max Verstappen\u2019s maiden Singapore Grand Prix win quest aided by Red Bull updates<\/a><\/p>\n F1 news: Alex Dunne to Red Bull?<\/p>\n Helmut Marko has said Red Bull is now in active discussions with Alex Dunne as the Irishman has become available following a shock split from McLaren.<\/p>\n McLaren and Dunne confirmed an abrupt conclusion to their contract just before the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, meaning the Formula 2 star is now a free agent to explore options elsewhere.<\/p>\n