Verstappen should put F1 on alert as major sponsor investigated - RacingNews365 Review

The drama around Max Verstappen and his swearing penalty in Singapore was one of the biggest talking points of the season thus far. 

Verstappen has made no secret of his displeasure at the direction F1 is heading in at the moment with sprint races or new grands prix such as Las Vegas, but as Fergal Walsh writes, the three-time world champion's latest threat to quit grand prix racing should put F1 on high alert. 

READ MORE: Verstappen quit threat should put F1 bosses on high alert

Piastri's McLaren claim

McLaren now leads the constructors' championship by 41 points from Red Bull as it seeks a first crown since Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard delivered the 1998 title. 

With Red Bull floundering and Ferrari off the pace, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri can end 26 years of waiting for the Woking squad. 

However, Piastri has issued McLaren a warning...

READ MORE: Piastri delivers McLaren title warning after Verstappen surprise

Major sponsor sued

The United States Department of Justice has sued Visa - one of the two title sponsors of the RB team. 

The DOJ alleges that Visa is in breach of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 - the same act some members of Congress feel F1 itself is in breach of in its denial of an entry slot to Andretti. 

READ MORE: Major F1 sponsor sued by US Department of Justice

Mercedes' admission

One of the more unusual aspects of the Singapore GP was Mercedes' decision to start Lewis Hamilton on the soft tyres, with all around him on the mediums. 

It left him quite "angry", as he eventually fell to sixth place in the race from third on the grid, with James Allison now explaining the thought process behind the call. 

READ MORE: Mercedes admit to 'clear mistake' that left Hamilton 'angry'