# Verstappen Wins Singapore GP After Russell Crash

> Max Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP sprint after George Russell crashes.
- Title: Verstappen Wins Singapore GP After Russell Crash · Autosport
- Summary: Max Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP sprint after George Russell crashes. Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after George Russell…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/f1-singapore-gp-verstappen-wins-wet-sprint-after-russell-crash/10863787
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-10T10:18:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, george russell, f1 singapore gp, red bull racing, mercedes, formula 1, sprint race, george russell crash, verstappen victory, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after George Russell crashed out on lap one.