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Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Antonelli nears F1 title
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix, his first victory at the race, by 7.3 seconds over Charles Leclerc.
The win came at the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore, on Verstappen’s 250th Formula 1 start.
Kimi Antonelli finished third, while his closest title rival, George Russell, came ninth after starting from the back of the grid.
Antonelli, a 20-year-old Italian driving for Mercedes, now leads Russell by 102 points.
Six rounds remain in the season, as things stand.
Antonelli can secure his first world championship at the next race, in Austin, if he is 126 points clear after it.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole, taking his first victory at the Marina Bay circuit.
Charles Leclerc finished second, 7.3 seconds behind Verstappen, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli took third.
Antonelli leads George Russell by 102 points and could secure the title at the next round in Austin.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth after Ferrari’s strategy left him behind Leclerc and he did not pit during a Virtual Safety Car.
Verstappen’s victory was his second in a row after winning the sprint race and the grand prix in Singapore.
- Who
- Max Verstappen won the race. Kimi Antonelli finished third and leads the championship.
- What
- Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore.
- Why
- Verstappen won after leading from pole to the finish; the sources describe his car as performing strongly.
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Verstappen won the Singapore sprint race from pole.
Verstappen held off Leclerc at the start and maintained the lead.
A Virtual Safety Car was triggered after Lance Stroll stopped on track.
Verstappen won the grand prix, with Leclerc second and Antonelli third.
- Winner
- Max Verstappen
- Winning margin
- 7.3 seconds over Charles Leclerc
- Antonelli's lead
- 102 points over George Russell
- Antonelli's race result
- Third place
- Hamilton's race result
- Sixth place
Sources
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