Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Verstappen Wins Singapore Grand Prix as Antonelli Extends Lead
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix, a race held at night.
It was his first win at this track.
He had also won the sprint race and started both races from pole position.
Charles Leclerc came second, and Kimi Antonelli came third.
Antonelli increased his lead over George Russell in the championship to 102 points.
Lewis Hamilton started third but finished sixth after staying out on worn tyres.
A broken-down car brought out a virtual safety car during the race.
Verstappen said his team had strong pace and hoped to keep getting good results.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time, finishing 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen also won the sprint and took pole for both races, completing a perfect weekend.
Kimi Antonelli finished third for Mercedes and extended his championship lead over George Russell to 102 points.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri placed fourth and fifth, while Lewis Hamilton fell from third on the grid to sixth.
A virtual safety car followed Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin breakdown; Hamilton’s decision to stay out on old tyres cost him a podium chance.
- Who
- Max Verstappen won; Charles Leclerc finished second and Kimi Antonelli third.
- What
- The Singapore Grand Prix was won by Verstappen, who completed a weekend sweep of the sprint and both pole positions.
- When
- Sunday; the race lasted 62 laps.
- Where
- Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore.
- Why
- Verstappen said his car had the pace needed on both soft and medium tyres; the articles do not give a broader reason for the result.
Verstappen’s race
Hamilton’s strategy
Tire strategy and outcome
Verstappen’s race
Verstappen said his pace on soft and medium tyres was strong, and he was pleased with the win.
Hamilton’s strategy
Hamilton remained out on much older tyres despite being called in by his team, then finished sixth; he apologized to the team and said the strategy had let them down.
Leclerc’s assessment
Verstappen’s race
Verstappen won by 7.335 seconds after a strong race.
Hamilton’s strategy
Leclerc said Ferrari used a different strategy, he gave his best, and he did not think there was more he could have done.
- Winner
- Max Verstappen, Red Bull
- Second place
- Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
- Third place
- Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
- Winning margin
- 7.335 seconds
- Race distance
- 62 laps
- Antonelli's championship lead
- 102 points over George Russell
- Verstappen's milestone
- His 250th Grand Prix start