Verstappen captures first Singapore Grand Prix on 10th attempt
Red Bull's Verstappen held the lead throughout the race after he held off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the first corner.
Max Verstappen secured his first victory at the Singapore Grand Prix on his 10th attempt, defeating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 7.3 seconds. The Dutch driver, who started from pole position, maintained a substantial lead despite a midrace pit stop and communication issues due to a faulty radio. Verstappen's win marked his 73rd career triumph and the 250th start for the 29-year-old.
This victory is the only one among the 2026 race calendar that Verstappen has yet to achieve, with the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid remaining his only missing race. Unaffected by Verstappen's win, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli increased his points lead in the drivers' championship. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, along with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, rounded out the top five, securing fourth, fifth, and sixth places respectively.
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