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Russell Wins Singapore as Verstappen’s Troublesome RB21 Leaves Title Bid Fading

RB21 faults plus a soft-tyre start left Verstappen managing rather than attacking, prompting a call for fixes before Austin.

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 05: Race winner George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team and Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing congratulate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Russell celebrated his fifth F1 victory in Singapore
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Overview

  • George Russell controlled the Singapore Grand Prix and finished 5.4 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen for his fifth career win.
  • Verstappen reported unpredictable shifting, braking issues and poor balance in the RB21 that made consistent pace difficult.
  • Red Bull’s choice to start Verstappen on soft tyres from the dirty side failed to secure Turn 1, which both drivers said was decisive at Marina Bay.
  • Verstappen spent long stretches defending from Lando Norris and ultimately held second, nursing tyres that were several laps older than his rivals’ after pitting.
  • Sitting 63 points behind Oscar Piastri with six races left, Verstappen urged Red Bull to review the problems before the United States GP and said a fifth straight title now looks unlikely.