Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Verstappen took his first win of the season after a heavy downpour delayed the start and Russell crashed out on lap one.
- On Saturday, Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Singapore sprint race after George Russell, who led early, crashed into the wall on the final corner of the opening lap.
- A 30-minute weather delay preceded the 20-lap sprint on the damp Marina Bay Street Circuit, where Russell admitted he 'miscalculated' battery deployment, triggering a record nine retirements.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured fourth place, extending his points lead to 88, while a final-lap collision between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri eliminated Piastri from the race.
- The FIA is investigating the Norris-Piastri collision, as McLaren officials review the incident that cost the team nine potential Constructors' Championship points.
- Heading into Sunday's Grand Prix, Verstappen holds pole position aiming for a maiden Singapore victory, while Russell faces a back-of-the-grid start following an engine component penalty.
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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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