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  "id": 13764307,
  "title": "Verstappen perfect and Antonelli hugely mature - driver ratings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/verstappen-perfect-and-antonelli-hugely-mature-driver-ratings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T17:26:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c64g10qd44gjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Max Verstappen showcased a perfect weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix, winning both the sprint race and the grand prix from pole position. This victory marked his second consecutive win, securing him the fourth position in the drivers' standings. His closest challenger, George Russell, who finished ninth in the grand prix, was unable to capitalize on Red Bull's dominance, moving up to fourth in the sprint race and fourth in qualifying. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third, extending his title lead over Mercedes' George Russell to 102 points. Verstappen's flawless performance throughout the weekend earned him high praise, with no moments of vulnerability or control loss.",
  "summary": "BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Singapore Grand Prix.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Kimi Antonelli hit with a major pre-race scare in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kimi-antonelli-hit-with-a-major-pre-race-scare-in-singapore-13712429",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:15:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kimi Antonelli hit with a major pre-race scare in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kimi-antonelli-hit-with-a-major-pre-race-scare-in-singapore",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:15:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP as Kimi Antonelli moves closer to title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/max-verstappen-wins-singapore-gp-as-kimi-antonelli-moves-closer-to",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:43:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}