Verstappen dominates for first Singapore Grand Prix win
Max Verstappen secured his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory, further cementing Red Bull's recent resurgence in performance. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead despite a challenging race for his Mercedes teammate George Russell.
Why it matters
The race results significantly impact the Formula 1 championship standings, with Antonelli now in a position to clinch the title at the next event.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Before this weekend, Max Verstappen had not won a race in Singapore
F1 Correspondent in Singapore Published 11 October 2026, 14:54 BST Updated 29 minutes ago Red Bull's Max Verstappen took his second dominant victory within a week as he secured his first win in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Verstappen fought off an attack from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc off the start line to control the race from start to finish.
The win followed his and Red Bull's maiden victory of the year in Malaysia last weekend and sprint race success in Singapore on Saturday, confirming the team's re-emergence as a major force.
Leclerc took second as team-mate Lewis Hamilton finished sixth after a baffling strategy that was a consequence of the Briton choosing not to pit when asked.
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