McLaren head into the Singapore Grand Prix under pressure after a difficult stretch of races. Team principal Andrea Stella admitted the MCL40 lost performance following the latest updates, and the team took the blame for a recurring problem affecting Lando Norris.

Norris described a straight-line speed deficit as painful and said he was doubtful the team could resolve the issue before Marina Bay.

A tyre strategy call during the Malaysian Grand Prix, which saw Oscar Piastri pitted under questionable timing, was later characterised by the team as an incorrect judgement. Singapore's tight, low-speed street circuit is considered a poor fit for the current car, making things harder for McLaren as they prepare for the race weekend.