# Verstappen Wins Singapore GP

> Verstappen edges Leclerc and Antonelli for Singapore GP victory.
- Title: Verstappen Wins Singapore GP · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Verstappen edges Leclerc and Antonelli for Singapore GP victory. Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP after overcoming early challenges from Leclerc and…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/f1-singapore-gp-report/10864312
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-11T13:53:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, red bull racing, ferrari, mercedes, leclerc, antonelli, singapore gp, formula 1, marina bay street circuit, f1, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP after overcoming early challenges from Leclerc and Antonelli.