Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Verstappen earned eight points after a 30-minute rain delay, while nine drivers retired in a record-tying sprint for attrition.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, heavy rain delayed the start of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, with marshals clearing standing water at the Marina Bay Street Circuit where Max Verstappen secured pole position.
- The FIA announced the delay "due to the rain," citing a "large amount of standing water around turn 2 and 3," marking the second consecutive week weather has disrupted a sprint race.
- Race Control acknowledged a "human error" during Sprint Qualifying that left Carlos Sainz starting from 22nd in his Williams after losing Overtake Mode during the session.
- George Russell joins Verstappen on the front row, while Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc lines up third; Russell explained, "The plan was always to go in Austin, and obviously Singapore is the second hardest track to overtake on."
- Qualifying for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix remains scheduled for this afternoon at 3.00pm CEST, as drivers prepare for the full race on the street circuit.
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Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who started from the best starting position, won the sprint race at the Formula 1 World Championship round in Singapore.
Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes
Verstappen held off Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to win by 2.50sec with Charles Leclerc third as the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri touched and spun on the final lap when fourth and fifth. A heavy shower 10 minutes before the scheduled start meant a delay of 30 minutes. All cars began on intermediate tyres with some sectors of the Marina Bay Street Circuit much dryer than others as the field embarked on two formation laps behind the safe…
In intense rain, Dutchman Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix sprint this Saturday.
Max Verstappen takes his first victory in Singapore. He has now won at every track on the F1 calendar – but is not satisfied. – But I don't see this as a victory. I want to win tomorrow. I want to take a GP victory here, he says.
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