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Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix in floral race boots
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay in Singapore.
The Red Bull driver led from start to finish, beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 7.335 seconds, while Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished third.
The victory ended Verstappen's long wait to win at the circuit: he finished fifth in 2023 and second last year.
It was his second win in a row, after winning the race at Sepang the previous weekend.
Before the Singapore race, Verstappen showed off navy race boots decorated with pink flowers, and fans discussed whether the design resembled a hibiscus or an orchid.
Race boots must meet fire-safety rules and have thin soles that help drivers feel the pedals, so personal touches are mainly limited to their colours and designs.
The win was Verstappen's 73rd career victory and Red Bull's first in Singapore since 2022.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix, leading from start to finish.
He beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 7.335 seconds, while Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished third.
Verstappen wore race boots with a navy base and pink floral pattern.
The win was his first Singapore Grand Prix victory and his 73rd career win.
It was his second consecutive victory and Red Bull’s first in Singapore since 2022.
- Who
- Max Verstappen won, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli.
- What
- Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix while wearing floral race boots.
- When
- Sunday; the article was published on 2026-10-11.
- Where
- Marina Bay, Singapore.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It's taken a while, but I think this race was very good. I mean yeah, we had pace when we needed to have it on the soft tyre and on the medium, even though I think the medium tire for everyone was a bit more of a struggle, but it worked out, so of course very happy to win here.
does he ever not have special boots?
Verstappen.com shared an image of Verstappen’s navy race boots with a pink floral pattern.
Verstappen won a sprint delayed by heavy rain.
Verstappen took his first grand prix pole at Marina Bay and led the race from start to finish.
- Race winner
- Max Verstappen
- Margin over Charles Leclerc
- 7.335 seconds
- Third place
- Kimi Antonelli
- Career victories
- 73
- Grand prix starts
- 250th
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