Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix, claiming his first victory at the Marina Bay circuit. He finished ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli, maintaining the lead from start to finish after starting from pole position.

Leclerc and Antonelli complete podium

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished in second place, while Kimi Antonelli took third, marking a notable achievement in the fight for the world championship. Antonelli's performance extended his lead over George Russell to 102 points.

Russell's position unclear in reports

There was some confusion regarding George Russell's final position in the race. One report stated he finished ninth, while another suggested he was better placed than the driver who also finished ninth.

Antonelli's title chances improved

Kimi Antonelli's third-place finish gave him a mathematical chance to win his first world title at the next Grand Prix in the United States. If he wins and Russell finishes tenth or worse, Antonelli could clinch the championship.

Verstappen reaches milestone

Verstappen's victory marked his 73rd Formula 1 win and his second consecutive win of the season. The new Madrid circuit is the only track on the 2026 calendar where he has not yet won a Grand Prix.

Tire strategy affects race outcomes

Strategic choices regarding tire compounds influenced the race, with Verstappen and Leclerc starting on soft tires, while Lewis Hamilton opted for mediums. This decision had varying impacts on their performance throughout the race.

Hamilton struggles with tire degradation

Hamilton started third on medium tires but switched to soft tires after realizing they offered better performance. Despite an initial improvement, he faced tire degradation in the later stages, finishing sixth behind the two McLaren drivers.

Liam Lawson finishes seventh

Liam Lawson took seventh place, ahead of Nico Hülkenberg and George Russell. Isack Hadjar, starting from the pit lane, overtook Pierre Gasly at the end of the race to secure the last point.

Three drivers retire early

Three drivers did not reach the finish line: Lance Stroll, Franco Colapinto, and Gabriel Bortoleto. Stroll had a clutch problem, Colapinto stopped due to a transmission failure, and Bortoleto's gearbox failed at the start of the race.

Verstappen's double victory

Verstappen's win in the sprint race on Saturday preceded his victory in the main event on Sunday, October 11. This double victory had implications for both the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship standings and the constructors' championship.