Max Verstappen could reportedly be hit with a grid penalty for taking a new power unit before the end of the season, handing Lando Norris a major advantage in their title fight.

Lando Norris produced a statement win over Max Verstappen in Singapore to strike another dent into his rival’s world championship lead. The British driver survived two scrapes with the wall, but still led every lap under the lights of the Marina Bay circuit to take the chequered flag 20.9 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Verstappen.

Given how strong Ferrari was in Monaco, this was a track that most anticipated would suit the SF-24 car. Leclerc and teammate Sainz, who won in Singapore last year, showed flashes of pace through practice, only to end up ninth and 10th on the grid for lights out on Sunday.

Lando Norris has described Max Verstappen as the ‘hardest guy to race’ on the F1 grid amid his tense title fight with the Red Bull driver. McLaren ’s star man now trails the reigning world champion by 52 points with six Grands Prix remaining after taking the chequered flag first in Singapore.

Max Verstappen has taken legal action by trademarking an iconic saying following a Lando Norris comment earlier this season. ➡️ READ MORE Lando Norris has revealed his Formula 1 rival ‘hate’ in a stunning claim about his championship battle with Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris ‘hates everyone’ as he eyes F1 title comeback - The McLaren driver is 52 points behind championship leader and close friend Max Verstappen

Lando Norris declares himself the winner in Max Verstappen Austria clash. The on-track action between these two title rivals – Norris experiencing this scene for the first time

Lando Norris has plenty of friends up and down the Formula 1 paddock but, when the helmet goes on, the McLaren driver says he completely disregards all of those feelings