Verstappen wins wet, delayed Singapore Sprint after Russell crashes out

Max Verstappen won the Sprint at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix in a wet and disrupted race at Marina Bay. Heavy rain shortly before the start left standing water on parts of the circuit and delayed the race, which was later run in difficult conditions.

Russell moved ahead of pole-sitter Verstappen at the start to take the lead, but his race ended soon afterwards when he crashed out. His accident brought out a safety car, and Verstappen went on to secure victory.

Reports described the race as incident-packed and noted a record number of retirements. Lewis Hamilton was second, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead over Russell to 89 points.