Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Leclerc and Antonelli
Max Verstappen took his first Singapore Grand Prix victory with a controlled drive at Marina Bay. Charles Leclerc finished second, 7.335 seconds back, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third after a late fight for the final podium place.
Verstappen continued his recent strong form by winning the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Red Bull driver led all 62 laps and secured his first victory in Singapore, as well as the 73rd win of his Formula 1 career.
He beat Ferrari's Leclerc by 7.335 seconds, while Antonelli completed the podium for third after a late battle over the final top-three position. Verstappen's race was built on a one-stop strategy managed through two Virtual Safety Car periods.
Behind the top three, McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth. Lewis Hamilton was sixth after an attempt to complete the race without a second pit stop.
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