F1 Singapore GP Results: Russell Wins, McLaren Claims Constructors' Championship
Mercedes' George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren clinched the Formula 1 constructors' championship.
“It feels amazing, especially after what happened a couple of years ago. That was a bit of a missed...”
George Russell dominated the Singapore Grand Prix, converting his pole position into a thrilling win for Mercedes. Max Verstappen secured second place, while Lando Norris took third, helping McLaren clinch the Formula 1 constructors' championship.
Updated Standings
Driver Standings:
- Oscar Piastri leads with 336 points
- Lando Norris is 22 points behind in second place with 314 points
- Max Verstappen ranks third with 273 points
Constructors' Championship:
- McLaren secures the top spot with 650 points, officially claiming the constructors' title
- Mercedes is second with 325 points
- Ferrari ranks third with 298 points
The Singapore Grand Prix saw Russell's Mercedes take the lead from the start, with Verstappen and Norris locked in a fierce battle for position. Despite Norris's best efforts, Russell maintained his composure to take the win. Meanwhile, McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished fourth and third, respectively, solidifying McLaren's lead in the constructors' championship.
McLaren made history by clinching their second consecutive Formula 1 constructors' championship title, marking their 10th overall. The team secured the title with six races still left to play, showcasing their dominance this season. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris's combined points tally was instrumental in McLaren's success, despite a collision between the two drivers in the early laps of the Singapore Grand Prix.
The incident didn't hinder McLaren's momentum, with Norris finishing third and Piastri fourth, enough to secure the team's title. This achievement highlights McLaren's resurgence as a top-tier team, with a total of 10 constructors' championships now under their belt. Ferrari currently holds the record for the most constructors' titles with 16 wins.
“They have driven brilliantly all season. You can't win the constructors' without two awesome racing drivers,” said McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
“As you can see, we are letting them race. They race hard, they race clean, they race to win.”
McLaren's Recent Success:
10 Constructors' Titles: McLaren's second consecutive title, showcasing their dominance in the F1 circuit
34-Year Wait: McLaren ended a 34-year wait for back-to-back constructors' titles, last achieved in 1990 and 1991
Second-Most Successful Team: McLaren surpassed Williams as the second-most successful team in F1 history, with Ferrari being the only team ahead with 16 titles.
George Russell was ecstatic to claim his first Singapore Grand Prix victory, calling it a perfect payback for a heartbreaking final-lap crash two years ago while battling for the win on the same Marina Bay Street Circuit. The victory marked a triumphant moment for Russell and Mercedes, who have worked tirelessly to regain their competitive edge.
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“It was a challenging race, but we nailed it,” Russell said, beaming with pride. “This win is a testament to the team's hard work, and I'm thrilled to get the job done here in Singapore.” The win was also a milestone for Mercedes, showcasing their growing momentum in the championship.
“It feels amazing, especially after what happened a couple of years ago. That was a bit of a missed opportunity, but we more than made up for it today,” said the Englishman, who started on pole.
“We don't really know where this performance came from, but really, really happy.
“I mean, a one-hour, 45-minute race here in Singapore, with the heat and humidity, is never smooth and straightforward.
“But pulling out a 10-second gap in 20 laps was really great. And from that moment on, it was bring it home.”
Max Verstappen breathed a sigh of relief after securing second place for Red Bull, a result that kept his championship hopes alive despite a challenging race.
“I think the whole race was quite difficult, more difficult than I hoped for, for a lot of different reasons,” said the four-time world champion, who remains third in the title race, 63 points behind Australia's Piastri.
“There's a few things that we need to understand why they went wrong today.
“But around here, even if you have more pace, you can't pass without anything crazy happening. So I think second was the maximum result.”
Kimi Antonelli secured fifth place in a Mercedes, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing sixth and seventh for Ferrari, respectively. However, Hamilton's seventh-place finish was short-lived, as he was later penalized for exceeding track limits multiple times. The seven-time world champion struggled with brake issues towards the end of the race, which caused him to drop positions.
Hamilton's penalty was a five-second time penalty, which relegated him to eighth place behind Fernando Alonso. The stewards ruled that Hamilton's brake issues did not justify his repeated track limit infractions. Alonso, who finished seventh before Hamilton's penalty, expressed frustration over the radio, using strong language to vent his feelings.
The Final Top 10 Standings
- George Russell: Winner of the Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen: Finished second for Red Bull
- Lando Norris: Took third place, helping McLaren secure the constructors' title
- Oscar Piastri: Finished fourth, with his lead over Norris reduced to 22 points
- Kimi Antonelli: Secured fifth place in a Mercedes
- Charles Leclerc: Finished sixth for Ferrari
- Fernando Alonso: Benefited from Hamilton's penalty, moving up to seventh
- Lewis Hamilton: Dropped to eighth after the penalty
- Oliver Bearman: Finished ninth
- Carlos Sainz: Rounded out the top 10
McLaren Team-Mates Clash in Singapore GP
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's intense rivalry boiled over into a physical clash during the Singapore Grand Prix. Norris, starting fifth, made a strong start, overtaking Kimi Antonelli and diving up the inside of Piastri at Turn 3. However, Norris clipped Max Verstappen's car, sending him into Piastri and allowing Norris to claim third place. The incident left Piastri visibly frustrated, feeling his teammate had overstepped.
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Piastri expressed his discontent over team radio, questioning why Norris was allowed to “barge him out of the way.” “So are we cool with Lando just barging me out of the way there? What's the go there?” Piastri asked, clearly annoyed. When told the team would review the incident post-race and not swap positions, Piastri's anger intensified. “That's not fair. I'm sorry, that's not fair. If he has to avoid another car by crashing into his teammate, then that's a pretty **** job of avoiding,” he said, emphasizing his disappointment.
In contrast, Norris saw the incident as “good racing.” He believed he had done nothing wrong, stating, “Anyone on the grid would have done exactly the same thing as I did.” Norris added that he misjudged his proximity to Verstappen but wouldn't change his approach, highlighting the fine line between aggressive racing and team harmony.
After switching to hard tires, the top four drivers maintained their positions. However, Max Verstappen struggled with downshift problems in his Red Bull, which he described as feeling “like a handbrake.” This issue hindered his performance, making it challenging for him to drive smoothly.
As the race progressed, Lando Norris began to close in on Verstappen by lap 41, but found it difficult to overtake due to the Marina Bay Street Circuit's notorious difficulty in passing. Despite Norris's best efforts, Verstappen's gearbox issues didn't allow for a straightforward pass, and Norris was unable to get close enough to make a move.
Lando Norris praised Max Verstappen's defensive driving, saying, “Max didn't make any mistakes. I gave it my all today and got close.” Despite his best efforts, Norris couldn't seize the opportunity to overtake Verstappen, who was struggling with gearbox issues.
The Singapore Grand Prix was notable for being the first official Formula 1 'Heat Hazard' event. As a result, all drivers were required to have liquid-cooled vests available in their cars, although wearing them was not mandatory. With the air temperature around 28°C, some drivers, including Verstappen, opted not to use the cooling vests.
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