Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole position, marking his first victory at Marina Bay and his 250th race, dominating the event despite radio communication issues.
- Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli securing third place, while Lewis Hamilton ended sixth after a strategic error.
- Antonelli now leads teammate George Russell by 102 points, positioning himself to clinch the championship at the next round if certain conditions are met.
- Red Bull's recent car upgrades have significantly improved performance, allowing Verstappen to dominate recent races and signaling strong prospects for the next season.
- The race saw strategic pit stops and a virtual safety car period influencing positions behind Verstappen, with Antonelli overtaking Hamilton late to claim third and Piastri finishing fifth.
