Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP as Kimi Antonelli moves closer to title

Max Verstappen triumphed in the Singapore Grand Prix, securing pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for his second consecutive victory of the season. Despite expressing displeasure with the lack of overtaking opportunities on the challenging circuit, Verstappen enjoyed a flawless weekend, also claiming the Sprint race. This marked a memorable occasion for the four-time world champion to celebrate his 250th grand prix event.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured second place, while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed third position, further widening his championship lead over teammate George Russell. Verstappen dominated the race from the outset, overcoming an early challenge from Leclerc. The Dutch driver, who had never won in Singapore before, expressed his satisfaction with the race, praising the team's performance and their strong motivation heading into the next round in Austin.

Kimi Antonelli's mathematical chance of clinching the world title lies in the upcoming race in Austin. The young Italian, who has won 14 out of 14 podiums during the season, admitted that while the result was "very tough" for him, he was "really happy" with securing a podium finish. Antonelli attributed his performance to leveraging the struggles of teammate Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri, hoping to capitalize on their overtakes and secure the third position in the final standings.

Meanwhile, Hamilton faced a disappointing outing with Mercedes, sliding to sixth position after his team's strategy call went awry. He expressed regret for his call, stating that it resulted in the loss of valuable points for the team.