Max Verstappen Wins Singapore Grand Prix for the First Time

Max Verstappen finally ended his Singapore Grand Prix hoodoo by claiming the first victory of his career at Marina Bay. The Red Bull driver delivered a controlled performance and managed his race perfectly to secure a comfortable win.

The four-time world champion held his nerve under pressure and crossed the finish line with a lead of just over seven seconds.

Leclerc Finishes Second as Antonelli Claims the Podium

Charles Leclerc secured second place for Ferrari after opting for an aggressive two-stop strategy that included soft tyres towards the end of the race. The Monegasque showed impressive pace but could not close the gap to Verstappen.

Mercedes youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli produced one of the standout performances of the race. Taking advantage of the chaos following the Virtual Safety Car, he overtook Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton to finish third. Antonelli also recorded the fastest lap, with a time of 1:36.352.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton had been in contention for a podium finish but struggled badly with tyre wear. While attempting to defend his position against Norris, he made a mistake and ran off track at Turn 2. Antonelli and Norris both passed him, leaving Hamilton fifth.

Singapore Grand Prix: Top 10 Finishers

1. Max Verstappen — Red Bull
2. Charles Leclerc — Ferrari
3. Andrea Kimi Antonelli — Mercedes
4. Lando Norris — McLaren
5. Lewis Hamilton — Mercedes
6. Oscar Piastri — McLaren
7. Liam Lawson — Racing Bulls
8. Nico Hülkenberg — Sauber
9. George Russell — Mercedes
10. Isack Hadjar — Red Bull

Verstappen’s triumph further underlined his strong form, while Antonelli’s latest podium represented another important step in his pursuit of the world title.