Verstappen dominates Singapore Grand Prix, Antonelli maintains championship lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Max Verstappen secured victory from pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix, his second consecutive win. He also triumphed in the sprint race earlier in the weekend, moving to fourth in the drivers' championship, now 119 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli finished third in the grand prix, extending his advantage over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 102 points. The event showcased strong performances from several drivers, including Charles Leclerc and Liam Lawson, with mixed results for George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
- •Verstappen wins both the sprint and grand prix at Marina Bay.
- •Antonelli finishes third, extending his championship lead.
- •Leclerc secures two podiums with second place in the grand prix.
- •Russell recovers to finish ninth after crashing in the sprint.
- •Lawson continues strong form with points in both races.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen perfect and Antonelli hugely mature - driver ratings
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Singapore Grand Prix.
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