Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win
Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, marking his second consecutive win of the season. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli finished third, putting him in a strong position to clinch the Formula One world championship.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the 2026 Formula One title race and demonstrates Red Bull's technical progress for future seasons.
Max Verstappen crosses the line to complete a perfect weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix. Max Verstappen crosses the line to complete a perfect weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix. Formula One 2026 Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win Red Bull driver claims second victory in a row
Kimi Antonelli third and closes in on title
Prefer the Guardian on Google Delivering an emphatic reminder of how imperious he can be when he has the car beneath him, Max Verstappen was untouchable in victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.
It has taken Red Bull most of the season to deliver said ride, however, and the title is beyond the Dutchman. In his wake at the Marina Bay circuit the champion in waiting, Kimi Antonelli, did enough to move to within a race of taking the crown.
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