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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, heavy rain delayed the start of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, with marshals clearing standing water at the Marina Bay Street Circuit where Max Verstappen secured pole position.
- The FIA announced the delay "due to the rain," citing a "large amount of standing water around turn 2 and 3," marking the second consecutive week weather has disrupted a sprint race.
- Race Control acknowledged a "human error" during Sprint Qualifying that left Carlos Sainz starting from 22nd in his Williams after losing Overtake Mode during the session.
- George Russell joins Verstappen on the front row, while Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc lines up third; Russell explained, "The plan was always to go in Austin, and obviously Singapore is the second hardest track to overtake on."
- Qualifying for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix remains scheduled for this afternoon at 3.00pm CEST, as drivers prepare for the full race on the street circuit.
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