Overview

• George Russell controlled the race from the start to win in Singapore, with Max Verstappen second and Lando Norris third.
• Verstappen reduced Oscar Piastri’s championship lead to 63 points with six rounds remaining.
• Both Russell and Verstappen said the start decided the result on a circuit that offered few overtaking chances.
• Red Bull started Verstappen on soft tyres to attack at launch, but low grip on the inside line and rapid degradation forced an early stop.
• Verstappen reported gear‑shift and balance issues despite Red Bull’s upgraded floor and new front wing performing well, and he later posted a photo interpreted as a nod to his qualifying run‑in with Norris.