Max Verstappen won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix from pole to flag, holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for his second win in a row, as Kimi Antonelli finished third and extended his championship lead.
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Key facts
- Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole to flag, his first victory at Marina Bay.
- The win came on the occasion of Verstappen's 250th race and was his second in a row.
- Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, with Kimi Antonelli third.
- Antonelli extended his championship lead; Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took fourth and fifth for McLaren.
- George Russell recovered from 19th on the grid to finish ninth.
Max Verstappen produced a commanding drive to win the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, leading from pole to the chequered flag at the Marina Bay circuit. According to the Guardian, it was the Red Bull driver’s first victory at the Singapore venue and came on the occasion of his 250th race.
The win was Verstappen’s second in a row, marking a resurgent run of form. He comfortably held off the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc, who finished second after what Sky Sports described as a battle for the lead during the race.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli took third place for Mercedes and extended his lead at the top of the standings. The result keeps Antonelli at the front of the title race heading into the remaining rounds of the 2026 season.
Behind the podium, defending world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth for McLaren. Lewis Hamilton took sixth for Ferrari, having tumbled off the podium places late in the race, according to Sky Sports.
Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell produced one of the standout recovery drives of the day, coming through to take ninth place after starting 19th on the grid.
The Singapore Grand Prix was the 17th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, held at the Marina Bay street circuit.
Why it matters
Verstappen's second straight win signals a return to form for the Red Bull driver, tightening an already competitive 2026 title picture. With Antonelli extending his championship lead by finishing on the podium, the result shapes the battle heading into the closing stages of the season.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen won the race, leading from pole to flag for his first victory at the Marina Bay circuit and his second win in a row.
Where did the title contenders finish?
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third and extended his lead, while defending world champion Lando Norris was fourth.
How did George Russell perform after starting 19th?
Russell recovered strongly from 19th on the grid to finish ninth.
Timeline
- Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win
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