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Verstappen wins Singapore sprint after Russell crash

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint

Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Singapore sprint after George Russell crashed from the lead.
A record nine cars retired, including Russell, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez.
Verstappen and Hamilton said the circuit needs a longer straight to improve overtaking.
Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead expanded to 89 points over Russell after the sprint.
Charles Leclerc argued city street circuits should not host sprint events.

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Russell Starts From Back

Max Verstappen faces a stewards probe for overtaking under a yellow-flag in sprint qualifying.
The FIA confirmed a human-error glitch halted Overtake Mode after the SQ1 red-flag.
George Russell will start from the back after receiving a 40-place engine penalty.
Mercedes ran split-spec cars, with Antonelli on the upgraded package and Russell on the older one.
A timing-screen malfunction delayed the start of SQ2 by 16 minutes before being fixed.

History

Historical Context

In June 2005 the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis collapsed when Michelin warned its seven customer teams that the banked Turn 13 tyre would survive ten laps; the FIA refused a chicane, so fourteen cars withdrew after the formation lap, leaving six starters. Refunds followed and a clash resurfaced in Singapore’s sprint, where Max Verstappen won amid nine retirements and a 40-place penalty.

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Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint

Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Singapore sprint after George Russell crashed from the lead.
A record nine cars retired, including Russell, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez.
Verstappen and Hamilton said the circuit needs a longer straight to improve overtaking.
Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead expanded to 89 points over Russell after the sprint.
Charles Leclerc argued city street circuits should not host sprint events.

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