Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint After Russell Crashes
· Sports · BBC Sport, Times of India, Al Jazeera
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after Mercedes driver George Russell crashed out of the lead. Russell was leading in mixed wet and dry conditions when he went wide at the final corner on lap one, spun into the wall, and bounced back, avoiding other cars. Lewis Hamilton finished second after a strong start from sixth, with Charles Leclerc third. A late collision between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri promoted Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to fourth. The race start was delayed 30 minutes by heavy rain, followed by a safety car period and restart before Verstappen established control. Russell said he misjudged the wet track, touching the white line and losing control. Verstappen's win extends his championship lead to 89 points over Leclerc.
Why it matters
The result strengthens Max Verstappen's position in the Formula 1 world championship, increasing his lead over Charles Leclerc to 89 points. It also highlights the challenges drivers face in Singapore's unpredictable weather conditions.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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