Red Bull’s Max Verstappen coasts to maiden F1 Singapore Grand Prix victory
Max Verstappen secured his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory after ten attempts, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli. The win marks his second victory of the 2026 season during his 250th career grand prix weekend.
Why it matters
As a four-time world champion, Verstappen's maiden win at this specific circuit addresses a notable gap in his career achievements.
Listen Summarise Max Verstappen won his first Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay on Oct 11, after nine previous attempts. He converted pole into victory in 1hr 42min 00.785sec, with Charles Leclerc second and Kimi Antonelli third. The win was only Verstappen’s second of the 2026 season, while Antonelli’s podium stretched his championship lead to 102 points. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Nine appearances, four podiums, three runner-up finishes but not a single victory.
For all his records and success in Formula 1, four-time world champion Max Verstappen had never conquered the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
The narrow track, with its limited overtaking opportunities and gruelling physical demands, had remained an elusive prize for the Dutchman, the third-most successful driver in F1 history by grand prix victories.
When he arrived in Singapore over the weekend, Verstappen knew very clearly that he had “unfinished business” here.
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