Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Verstappen took control after Russell crashed out and a 30-minute rain delay, with eight points awarded in the 20-lap sprint.
- On Saturday, Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit after pole-sitter George Russell crashed on the opening lap following a battery deployment miscalculation.
- A deluge prior to lights out triggered a 30-minute delay at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, forcing drivers to begin the shortened 20-lap race on intermediate tires as conditions remained treacherous.
- George Russell trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 84 points and will start Sunday's Grand Prix from the back of the grid after exceeding his power unit allocation this season.
- McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap; Piastri retired while Norris finished eighth, prompting a stewards' investigation into the incident.
- Verstappen enters Sunday's Grand Prix on pole position, bidding to secure his first-ever victory in Singapore after establishing dominance in Saturday's sprint qualifying sessions at the circuit.
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Verstappen seals sprint win, takes pole in Singapore as Antonelli extends title lead
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint and secured his 50th career pole, while Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead over George Russell to 89 points ahead of Sunday's race.
The Britishman, who took this course as a favorite to the title, practically forgets about it in Singapore, where the Dutchman will leave from the pole.
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