Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint After Russell Crashes From Lead
Max Verstappen won the sprint race in Singapore.
George Russell had been leading, but he crashed on the first lap in wet conditions.
Russell said over the radio that he was fine and apologized to his team.
Verstappen then stayed ahead and won.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished second and third.
Kimi Antonelli came fourth and increased his points lead over Russell.
Antonelli gained two places when Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap.
Russell has a grid penalty for Sunday's race.
Heavy rain delayed the start, and qualifying was scheduled for later Saturday.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint after George Russell crashed out while leading.
Russell lost control in wet conditions after a wheel touched a painted line on the first lap.
Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished second and third.
Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and increased his lead over Russell from 84 points to 89.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the last lap; Russell also has a grid penalty for Sunday's Grand Prix.
- Who
- Max Verstappen won the sprint; George Russell crashed while leading, and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth.
- What
- Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.
- When
- Saturday; the start was delayed by heavy rain.
- Where
- Singapore.
- Why
- Russell lost control after a wheel touched a painted line in wet conditions, allowing Verstappen to take the lead.
- Winner
- Max Verstappen
- Second place
- Lewis Hamilton
- Third place
- Charles Leclerc
- Kimi Antonelli's finish
- Fourth
- Antonelli's lead over Russell
- Increased from 84 points to 89
- Race conditions
- Wet; heavy rain delayed the start
- Upcoming event
- Qualifying was scheduled for later Saturday; the Singapore Grand Prix was scheduled for Sunday