Verstappen Wins Singapore Grand Prix After Passing Rivals

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for Red Bull after starting from pole and taking advantage of the battle between Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton to pass both drivers. The race started at 8pm local time, with Verstappen recovering momentum during the Formula One 2026 season.

According to the Guardian, Verstappen had earlier won the sprint race and secured pole position before the Grand Prix. His Red Bull performance showed signs of improvement after what the report described as a difficult season.

The result came as Kimi Antonelli continued his push toward the 2026 drivers championship. According to the Guardian, Antonelli started fourth on the grid while George Russell began 21st after a penalty for taking a new power unit.

The Guardian reported that Antonelli needed 100 points to secure the championship and that only Lewis Hamilton remained with a mathematical chance of challenging him after the Singapore race.

Verstappen described the contest as a demanding race and said he benefited from the fight between Norris and Hamilton before passing them both.

"Each sports brings its own uniqueness. But the speed at which F1 operates and the margins that dictate the differences are insane. I have been on the autobahns and I barely managed 220kmph for 30 seconds.

The adrenaline rush is off the charts. Your hands tremble, eyes glaze, feet twitch and the body feels feverish. And someone like Kimi does it for close to 100 minutes at about 250kmph!

Unbelievable," wrote Krishnamoorthy V.

Charles Leclerc said he believed he delivered a strong performance despite limitations from his car. According to the Guardian, Leclerc felt he had good pace overall but said the vehicle still required improvements.

Verstappen's Singapore victory followed his sprint win and pole position, while the championship battle continued with Antonelli leading the season standings before the next round.