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George Russell Wins Singapore From Pole as Mercedes Finds Sudden Speed

The victory serves as Marina Bay redemption with contract talks still in focus.

Overview

  • Russell led all 62 laps to secure his second victory of 2025 and the fifth win of his Formula One career.
  • Max Verstappen finished second and Lando Norris took third after pressuring the Red Bull throughout the race.
  • The Mercedes driver called the result redemption for his 2023 last‑lap crash at the same circuit and for a practice crash on Friday.
  • He said the car’s performance was a surprise and warned that Mercedes may not consistently fight at the front over the remaining races.
  • Toto Wolff said negotiations on Russell’s post‑2025 deal are down to finer details, with both parties wanting to continue together.