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Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win

Red Bull driver claims second victory in a rowKimi Antonelli third and extends championship leadMax Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix with a commanding run from pole to flag to take his first victory at the Marina Bay circuit on…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:19 PM
Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win
Key Things to Know
  • Max Verstappen took a dominant pole-to-flag victory at the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc.
  • The victory marked Verstappen's first win at Marina Bay and his second consecutive Grand Prix triumph.
  • Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished third to move within mathematical reach of securing the world championship.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Max Verstappen secured a dominant pole-to-flag victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc into second place at Marina Bay. The win marked Verstappen's first at the circuit, his second consecutive victory this season, and arrived on his 250th race start. Verstappen swept the weekend by also taking pole and winning the sprint race.

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli finished third after overtaking Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. Antonelli holds a 102-point championship lead over teammate George Russell, putting him in position to potentially seal the title at the upcoming United States Grand Prix in Austin.

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