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Verstappen Wins Singapore GP
Verstappen edges Leclerc and Antonelli for Singapore GP victory.
In brief
Verstappen edges Leclerc and Antonelli for Singapore GP victory. Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP after overcoming early challenges from Leclerc and Antonelli. Originally reported by Autosport.
Verstappen wins Singapore GP
Max Verstappen secured his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on Sunday, leading Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli under the chequered flag.
Early race challenges
Verstappen narrowly held off Leclerc in Turn 1 despite a strong start from the Monegasque.
Hamilton's strategy cost
Hamilton used medium tires while competitors opted for softs, costing him the race and extending Antonelli's championship lead.
Antonelli's podium challenge
Antonelli moved from softs to mediums on lap 23, narrowly rejoining ahead of Leclerc after a pitstop.
Hamilton's pitstop decision
Hamilton chose to stay out on used softs during the virtual safety car intervention, despite being the first to pit.
Leclerc's late surge
Leclerc caught Hamilton in five laps after a pitstop, closing the gap to 8.3 seconds by lap 55.
Verstappen's comfortable win
Verstappen maintained a 7.3-second lead over Leclerc to secure victory after a strong race.
Hamilton's race outcome
Hamilton finished sixth after struggling with soft tires and being pressured by Norris.
Russell's slow progress
Russell started from 19th due to a power unit grid drop and finished ninth after steady progress.
Antonelli's podium finish
Antonelli finished third after a strong drive and overcoming early challenges from Leclerc.
At a glance
Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP after overcoming early challenges from Leclerc and Antonelli.
