Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Verstappen earned eight points after a 30-minute rain delay and a four-lap safety car period, while Russell’s crash ended Mercedes’ bid for the lead.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after Mercedes driver George Russell crashed on the final turn of the opening lap.
- Heavy rain delayed the start by over 30 minutes, forcing drivers onto intermediate tires for the 20-lap event marking the final sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
- Nine cars retired, setting a sprint record, while McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap, significantly reshaping the midfield order.
- The late-race McLaren collision gifted Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli fourth place, extending his lead over Russell to 89 points ahead of Sunday's main event.
- Facing a back-of-the-grid penalty for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix due to power unit changes, Russell must overcome a steep challenge to maintain his slim mathematical title hopes.
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