F1 Singapore GP: Max Verstappen wins sprint, George Russell crashes out and McLarens collide
Max Verstappen took victory in the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race from pole position after George Russell crashed out of the lead at the end of the first lap. A downpour soaked the starting grid 15 minutes before the scheduled start, while some parts of the Marina Bay Street Circuit remained dry. The race was delayed by half an hour due to the standing water in Turns 2 and 3. When the ... Keep…
At the Indonesia Grand Prix sprint race, Max Verstappen emerged victorious from pole position after a crash by George Russell ended the leader's stint. The Singapore F1 Grand Prix sprint race commenced at a delayed start following a downpour on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Initially, all the cars began on intermediate tyres following two formation laps.
With Russell gaining an early lead, it quickly turned into a tale of two halves. From his starting position in front row, Russell took the lead as Verstappen dropped behind, followed by Lewis Hamilton in third place. The McLaren drivers - Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson, and Pierre Gasly - started from sixth position.
Other drivers, such as Lance Stroll, Sergio Perez, and Isack Hadjar, encountered various issues throughout the race. After a safety car period and several collisions, Verstappen reclaimed the lead at the restart. Despite the challenging intermediate compound tyres, Verstappen maintained his lead ahead of Lewis Hamilton, securing a significant victory.
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