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  "id": 13865872,
  "title": "Verstappen captures first Singapore Grand Prix on 10th attempt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/verstappen-captures-first-singapore-grand-prix-on-10th-attempt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/12/more-sports/verstappen-singapore-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Red Bull's Verstappen held the lead throughout the race after he held off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the first corner.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Verstappen dominates for first grand prix win in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/verstappen-dominates-for-first-grand-prix-win-in-singapore",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:07:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Verstappen Claims Maiden Singapore Grand Prix Victory, Secures Back-to-Back Wins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/world-verstappen-claims-maiden-singapore-grand-prix-victory-secures",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:08:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Verstappen dominates for first grand prix win in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/verstappen-dominates-for-first-grand-prix-win-in-singapore-13732124",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:19:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Winners and losers from F1's Singapore Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/winners-and-losers-from-f1s-singapore-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:09:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "From JJ Lin to Kim Kardashian: All the music and celebrity buzz you missed at Singapore Grand Prix 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/from-jj-lin-to-kim-kardashian-all-the-music-and-celebrity-buzz-you",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "Man charged after he allegedly trespassed into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/man-charged-after-he-allegedly-trespassed-into-f1-singapore-grand",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:35:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}