Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
The race began after a 1.5-hour delay and Verstappen held off Hamilton and Leclerc for the maximum eight points.
- 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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In intense rain, Dutchman Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint this Saturday.
Motor racing-Verstappen wins Singapore sprint after chaotic start in wet conditions
SINGAPORE: Red Bull's polesitter Max Verstappen won a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix sprint on Saturday (Oct 10) after the start was delayed by over 30 minutes due to heavy rain, while nine cars retired, a record for sprint races.Mercedes' George Russell overtook Verstappen on lap one but the Briton crashed out
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Russell crashes out from the lead as Verstappen wins Singapore F1 sprint race
Max Verstappen has won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after George Russell crashed out from the lead. Russell missed a chance to cut his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s advantage in the Formula 1 title race. Russell beat Verstappen off…
The Dutch have preceded the redheads of Hamilton and Leclerc, fourth place for the leader of the World Championship Kimi Antonelli (ANSA)
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