World : Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint After Russell Meets Disaster
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Bernama-dpa) -- Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed sprint race at the Singapore Formula One Grand on Saturday while George Russell's small title ambitions took another hit when he crashed out in leading position early in the race, reported German news agency dpa.
At the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured a victory in the sprint race following an incident involving George Russell. The Mercedes driver crashed out of the lead during the first lap, spinning his vehicle at the final corner. Russell had initially led the race under challenging conditions where half the track was dry and half wet.
He lost control of his car, which collided with the inside wall before bouncing back, causing chaos behind him. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc took second and third places, respectively. A late collision between the McLarens, as Lando Norris attempted to pass Oscar Piastri, further scrambled the field. Verstappen's win marked his second Formula 1 victory in seven days, after a winning streak started at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The rain during the race delayed the start, and Verstappen capitalized on the chaos to extend his championship lead.
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