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Verstappen celebrates Singapore GP victory with Lambiase amid communication issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:01 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Verstappen celebrates Singapore GP victory with Lambiase amid communication issues

Summary

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix on October 12, 2026, marking an emotional moment as he celebrated alongside his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, who will depart Red Bull Racing after this season. They faced communication difficulties during the race, but it did not hinder their performance. Verstappen described the victory as special, acknowledging their strong partnership despite the challenges. He expressed contentment with his race pace and reflected on the significance of the moment, suggesting it could be their last win together. Singapore marked his first win at this venue, where he had to navigate tense moments early in the race.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen wins the Singapore Grand Prix on October 12, 2026.
•Lambiase stirred emotion as he joins Verstappen on the podium.
•Communication issues between Verstappen and Lambiase arose during the race.
•Verstappen described the race as 'almost like' his dominant 2023 season.
•This victory may be the final one for Verstappen and Lambiase together.

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6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen gets emotional: 'Perhaps our last victory together with GP'

What they're saying

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Gianpiero Lambiase was a surprise guest on the podium alongside Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver also realised that this could have been the last time the pair celebrated a Formula 1 victory together.
— Yahoo Sports

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