Antonelli extends F1 championship lead after Singapore Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay.

The Mercedes driver finished on the podium and now leads team-mate George Russell by 102 points, according to the post-race standings.

Max Verstappen won from pole position for Red Bull, his second consecutive victory, and moved up to fourth.

Lewis Hamilton, who drives for Ferrari, fell from third to sixth in the race and is third in the standings, eight points ahead of Verstappen.

Mercedes leads the constructors’ championship, which awards points to teams, while Ferrari is second.

Red Bull is fourth, seven points behind third-placed McLaren.

Antonelli could clinch his first world title at the next race, the United States Grand Prix.