Winners and losers from F1's wet Singapore GP sprint race
The Singapore Grand Prix sprint race saw a mix of misfortune and progress, with George Russell crashing out early and Kimi Antonelli gaining ground in the championship. The race was characterized by wet conditions that tested the drivers' composure.
Why it matters
The results of this sprint race impact the 2026 Formula 1 championship standings and highlight the performance volatility of top drivers under pressure.
Formula 1 Winners and losers from F1's wet Singapore GP sprint race Scott Mitchell-Malm, Jack Cozens 10 Oct 2026 — 5 min read For all the flashpoints the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race threw up, the bulk of the action was actually pretty processional.
But that still demanded cool heads of the 22 drivers - some of whom were more successful at keeping cool than others.
Here's our pick of winners and losers from the sixth and final sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
“I just misjudged it,” George Russell said of his early race-ending Singapore crash.
Even if this is likely to make no difference to his ever-dwindling title hopes, Russell is in a position where, for his own sake, he needs to end the year on a high.
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