From Autosport · Ben Vinel · · 1m 20s
Verstappen Wins Singapore GP After Russell Crash
Max Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP sprint after George Russell crashes.
In brief
Max Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP sprint after George Russell crashes. Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after George Russell crashed out on lap one. Originally reported by Autosport.
Race report
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after ephemeral leader George Russell crashed out at the end of the first lap.
“Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, George Russell, Mercedes”
Wet conditions delay start
A downpour soaked the grid 15 minutes before the scheduled start, causing a half-hour delay due to standing water in Turns 2 and 3.
“A downpour soaked the grid 15 minutes before the scheduled start”
Russell's crash
Russell lost control of his W17 on the kerb at the exit of the last corner and spun into the inside wall at the end of lap one.
“Russell lost control of his W17 on the kerb at the exit of the last corner”
Verstappen leads
Verstappen maintained the lead at the restart, while Oliver Bearman snatched eighth place away from Gasly after wheel-to-wheel action.
“Verstappen maintained the lead at the restart”
Tyre management
The intermediate compound was greatly suffering on the mostly dry track, with Leclerc reporting his front tyres were destroyed.
“Leclerc reported his front tyres were destroyed”
Collisions and results
Norris dove down the inside of Piastri on the final lap, causing a collision that dropped him to eighth and retiring his McLaren.
“Norris dove down the inside of Piastri on the final lap”
Final standings
Verstappen finished with a 2.6-second lead over Hamilton, completing the podium with Leclerc in third and Antonelli in fourth.
“Verstappen finished with a 2.6-second lead over Hamilton”
The big picture
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after George Russell crashed out on lap one.
