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Verstappen dominates for first grand prix win in Singapore

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes his second dominant victory within a week as he secures his first win in the Singapore Grand Prix.

By Andrew Benson · BBC Sport

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:02 PM

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Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole position ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished second, while Lewis Hamilton dropped to sixth following an unforced strategy error.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli extended his drivers' championship lead to 102 points with his third-place finish.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on Sunday, leading from start to finish after defending against Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at Turn One. Leclerc secured second place, while Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished third after overtaking Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages.

Hamilton dropped to sixth after a costly decision to remain on worn soft tires for 44 laps without pitting under a virtual safety car. Antonelli's podium finish extended his championship lead to 102 points, putting him in contention to secure the world title at the upcoming United States Grand Prix.

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Verstappen dominates for first grand prix win in Singapore

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