Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix, Antonelli closes in on title

Max Verstappen claimed victory in the Singapore Grand Prix, marking his 250th Formula One race, with a dominant performance in both the sprint and main event. The Dutchman led from pole position and maintained his lead throughout the race.

Kimi Antonelli finished third, moving him to within 102 points of George Russell in the championship standings. With six races remaining, Antonelli needs to be 126 points clear to secure his first title.

Lewis Hamilton faced challenges during the race, initially stuck behind Charles Leclerc and later dropping further due to a strategic decision not to pit under the virtual safety car. Hamilton finished sixth, while Lando Norris claimed fourth place.

George Russell's title challenge faced setbacks, including a power-unit failure in Malaysia and a crash during the sprint in Singapore. Russell started from the back of the grid due to an engine change and finished 10th after the virtual safety car ended abruptly.

The race saw several key moments, including Lance Stroll's breakdown triggering the virtual safety car, which allowed Leclerc and Antonelli to pit for a quick stop. This move elevated Hamilton to second and Norris to fourth, with Russell struggling to recover.

Hamilton later admitted to making a strategic error by not pitting, which allowed Leclerc and Norris to close in. Antonelli capitalized on the situation, overtaking Hamilton for third place and moving closer to history as the youngest world champion.