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Verstappen Dominates Singapore GP, Wins From Pole

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole, leading every lap.
He finished 7.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who started second.
The victory was Verstappen’s 73rd career win, his 250th start and 50th pole.
Verstappen criticised the sprint format on street circuits, warning poor starts could jeopardise future races.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 Michael Schumacher won 11 of 17 races, clinching the Drivers’ title with six rounds left and giving Ferrari a points total that outscored all other teams. The dominance prompted the FIA to cap engine revs at 19,000 rpm for 2003, shaving about 30 hp. Verstappen’s sprint-race criticism revives the cycle, as the FIA’s 2024 sprint review could reshape rules for Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari.

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Story summary

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole, leading every lap.
He finished 7.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who started second.
The victory was Verstappen’s 73rd career win, his 250th start and 50th pole.
Verstappen criticised the sprint format on street circuits, warning poor starts could jeopardise future races.

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